Adelabu Inaugurates gas-to-power monitoring committee to tackle supply disruptions
The federal government has inaugurated a gas-to-power monitoring committee as part of efforts to address persistent gas supply challenges affecting electricity generation in Nigeria.
Adebayo Adelabu, minister of power, described the initiative as a “decisive and strategic step” toward resolving a key constraint in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Thursday.
According to a statement by Bolaji Tunji, special adviser on strategic communications and media relations, Adelabu said gas-fired power plants—responsible for about 80 percent of Nigeria’s electricity generation—continue to face major setbacks due to supply disruptions, pipeline vandalism, rising debts owed to gas producers, and weak coordination across the sector.
“Today’s inauguration marks a decisive and strategic step in our collective effort to resolve one of the most persistent bottlenecks constraining electricity generation across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry, which is the challenge of gas supply to our power generation stations,” he said.
He added that the move reflects government determination to move away from longstanding inefficiencies that have constrained generation capacity and undermined reliable electricity supply.
Adelabu noted that the committee was formed following discussions at the first-quarter 2026 ministerial power sector working group meeting, where infrastructure gaps, liquidity challenges, and pricing issues were identified as major concerns.
According to him, the committee will monitor and drive solutions to issues including the repair of damaged gas pipelines, settlement of outstanding debts to gas suppliers, and other operational barriers affecting gas availability to power plants.
He charged members to go beyond routine oversight by developing actionable recommendations, particularly on mechanisms to guarantee timely payment for gas supplies and ensure long-term sector sustainability.
“The era of reactive, piecemeal responses must give way to systematic, well-coordinated interventions backed by data, clear timelines, and institutional accountability,” he said.
Committee to be held accountable for measurable progress
The minister stressed that the committee will be held accountable for measurable results, including regular reporting, clear milestones, and escalation of critical issues requiring government intervention.
Adelabu expressed confidence in the committee’s capacity to deliver, noting that it brings together stakeholders across the gas-to-power value chain, including the Ministry of Power, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), the Association of Generation Companies, the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), the Nigerian Gas Association, and consumer representatives.
Also speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mahmuda Mamman, said the inauguration aligns with ongoing efforts to urgently address challenges affecting gas supply.
He identified infrastructure deficits, pipeline vandalism, liquidity constraints, and coordination gaps as key obstacles limiting electricity generation and broader economic growth.
Mamman emphasized that a stable gas supply is essential to improving generation capacity, strengthening grid stability, and delivering better service to electricity consumers.
He urged committee members to carry out their responsibilities with urgency and diligence, expressing optimism that the initiative would strengthen collaboration and deliver practical solutions for sustainable growth in the power sector.