The Federal Government has attributed the increasing power generation, which peaked at 6,003 megawatts (MW) on Wednesday to the recent migration of more electricity customers to the Band A category
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) had a day earlier disclosed that the nation’s generated power hit 5,713MW on Tuesday.
The Special Adviser (Media) to the Minister of Power, Bolaji Tunji, in a statement quoted the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, as saying that the tariff review was partly responsible for the improved power generated nationwide.
The minister insisted that the proposed tariff regularization, which has largely been opposed by millions of electricity consumers due to power outages in their locations, would push power generation to 7,000MW.
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The statement partly reads: “The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Power, announces a series of historic achievements in Nigeria’s power sector, marking a significant step forward in the nation’s quest for sustainable and reliable electricity supply. Under the leadership of the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, the sector has recorded unprecedented milestones in power generation, evacuation, and daily energy output, signalling a new era of progress and development.
“On March 2, 2025, Nigeria achieved a record available power generation of 6,003 megawatts, the highest in the nation’s history. This was followed by another landmark within the period when the country recorded a peak generation evacuation of 5,801.84 MW and a daily maximum energy output of 128,370.75 megawatt-hours.
“These achievements represent a significant leap forward in the sector’s capacity to meet the growing energy demands in the country, ongoing reforms in the power sector, and the avowed commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to ensure regular electricity supply in order to galvanise the nation’s economy”, it added.
The minister attributed the recent improvement in power generation to the concerted efforts by the Federal Ministry of Power which has been collaborating with key stakeholders in the power sector, to address the lingering challenges in the nation’s power infrastructure.
He clarified: “These efforts include the rehabilitation and upgrading of transmission and distribution networks, the implementation of innovative technologies, and the introduction of policy reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency and accountability.
“One of the key factors contributing to the recent achievements is the tariff review which has ensured liquidity in the sector and created a more sustainable and investment-friendly environment for the power sector.
By ensuring that tariffs reflect the true cost of power generation and distribution, the government is paving the way for increased private sector participation and the mobilisation of much-needed capital for infrastructure development
“By the time the tariffs are fully regularised, we will be moving closer to 7,000MW of available generation capacity. This will mark another significant milestone in our journey towards a stable, reliable, and efficient power sector that meets the needs of all Nigerians”, Adelabu added.
According to him, to sustain these improvements, the government will have to pay down on the tariff shortfalls of N1.94 trillion for 2024 and legacy debts of N2 trillion to the GenCos.
While stressing that it will be important to continue the tariff reforms to ensure consumers start to pay for the energy consumed, the minister expressed optimism about the sustainability of these records and the potential for further improvements in the coming days.
He further clarified: “We are thrilled to announce these historic milestones in Nigeria’s power sector. The record available generation of 6,003 MW, the peak evacuation of 5,801.84 MW, and the daily maximum energy output of 128,370.75 MWh are testaments to the hard work, dedication, and strategic reforms being implemented under the leadership of the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu,” said Tunji.
“These achievements are not just numbers; they represent a brighter future for Nigeria, where businesses can thrive, households can enjoy uninterrupted power supply, and the economy can grow sustainably. We pray for the sustainability of these landmark records and look forward to further improvements on all parameters in the coming days”, he added.
To consolidate on the achievements recorded so far in the power sector, the minister pleaded for continued support from all stakeholders in view of the importance of collective efforts in national development.
Adelabu said: “We recognise that there is still much work to be done, and we cannot afford to rest on our laurels. The support and cooperation of all stakeholders are critical to sustaining these achievements and driving further progress in the sector. Together, we can build a power sector that serves as a catalyst for Nigeria’s economic growth and development.
“As the nation celebrates these historic achievements, the Minister of Power has reiterated his commitment to delivering on the promises of the administration and ensuring that every Nigerian has access to stable and reliable electricity.
“This is just the beginning. We are determined to build on these achievements and deliver a power sector that meets the aspirations of all Nigerians”, the minister added.
