The Federal Government has inaugurated a Gas-to-Power monitoring committee as part of renewed efforts to address persistent gas supply challenges affecting electricity generation in Nigeria.
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, described the move as a decisive step toward resolving one of the most critical constraints in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, Adelabu noted that gas-fired plants, which account for about 80 per cent of the country’s electricity generation, have continued to face disruptions due to pipeline vandalism, inadequate supply, mounting debts to gas producers and weak coordination within the sector.
He said the initiative signals the government’s determination to end longstanding inefficiencies that have limited generation capacity and undermined reliable power supply.
“Today’s inauguration marks a decisive and strategic step in our collective efforts to resolve one of the most persistent bottlenecks constraining electricity generation, which is the challenge of gas supply to our power generation stations,” he said.
According to the minister, the committee was established following deliberations at the first quarter 2026 Ministerial Power Sector Working Group meeting, where key issues such as infrastructure gaps, liquidity constraints and pricing challenges were identified.
He said the committee would monitor and drive solutions to critical challenges, including repair and maintenance of damaged gas pipelines, settlement of outstanding debts to gas suppliers and removal of operational and commercial barriers affecting gas availability.
Adelabu urged members to go beyond routine oversight by providing proactive, data-driven and actionable recommendations, particularly on mechanisms to guarantee payments to gas suppliers and ensure sustainability.
“The era of reactive, piecemeal responses must give way to systematic, well-coordinated interventions backed by clear timelines and accountability,” he said, adding that the committee would be held responsible for measurable progress.
The committee draws membership from key stakeholders across the value chain, including the Ministry of Power, Transmission Company of Nigeria, Niger Delta Power Holding Company, the Nigerian Independent System Operator, the Nigerian Gas Association and the Association of Generation Companies, among others.
Earlier, Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mahmuda Mamman, said the initiative aligns with efforts to urgently resolve gas supply challenges hindering electricity generation and economic growth.
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Represented by Director of Distribution, Baba Mustapha, Mamman identified infrastructure deficits, pipeline vandalism, liquidity issues and coordination gaps as major obstacles in the sector.
He said the committee has been tasked with monitoring gas supply, overseeing infrastructure repairs, ensuring compliance with payment obligations and providing policy recommendations to improve operations.
Mamman expressed optimism that the committee would enhance collaboration among stakeholders and deliver practical solutions to reposition the power sector for sustainable growth
