The Federal Government has inaugurated the Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee to tackle ongoing gas supply issues affecting electricity generation in Nigeria. Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, announced the development during the committee's formal launch in Abuja on Thursday. He stated that gas-fired power plants, which contribute approximately 80 per cent of the nation's electricity, have been hampered by supply disruptions, pipeline vandalism, unpaid debts to gas producers, and poor sector coordination. The committee was formed following discussions at the first quarter 2026 Ministerial Power Sector Working Group meeting, where challenges including infrastructure deficits, liquidity problems, and pricing issues were highlighted.
Adelabu emphasized that the committee must go beyond oversight and deliver actionable solutions, particularly on ensuring timely payment for gas supplied to power plants. He demanded regular progress reports, clear implementation milestones, and the escalation of issues requiring high-level intervention. The committee includes representatives from the Ministry of Power, Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Association of Generation Companies, Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Nigerian Gas Association, and consumer advocacy groups.
