…Says Nigerians deserve better power
Apparently disturbed by power outages in some Cities and States of the Federation, including Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Kwara and Oyo States, the Federal Ministry of Power has acknowledged concerns of Nigerians in some parts of the country that have experienced reduced electricity supply in their localities and areas.
A press statement released by Adeola Adelabu, the Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) to the Minister of Power indicated that the Federal Government expressed worries and concerns over the power failure.
The statement noted that the affected Areas and States had recently enjoyed noticeable improvements in power supply before the current downtimes.
It said the Ministry “acknowledges the inconvenience this has caused households, businesses and public institutions, and understands the frustration of Nigerians who had begun to see the benefits of steadier supply. We recognise what every hour without power means for individuals, families and businesses, and we do not take it lightly.”
It added that “preliminary assessments show that the disruptions are not the result of any major or systemic failure of the national grid.
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“They stem from maintenance and operational issues on parts of the power ecosystem, together with a decline in generation caused by constraints in gas supply to thermal power stations and reduced output from hydroelectric stations due to lower water inflows into reservoirs. All of these are being addressed.”
Speaking on the efforts and steps taken so far to address the issue, Joseph Tegbe, the Minister of Power, said “the Ministry is working closely with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) and the Distribution Companies (DisCos) to restore normal supply quickly.”
The statement also quoted the minister, saying that “the Ministry has engaged them -TCN, NISO and DisCos – to resolve the operational constraints behind the downtime, speed up ongoing maintenance, and keep the public informed.”
The Ministry, however, reaffirmed its commitment to the progress already recorded and to improving the reliability and quality of electricity supply nationwide. Nigerians deserve better power, and this administration is working to deliver it.
“The Minister thanks the public for its patience and understanding and will provide further updates as restoration progresses”, it concluded.
