Nigeria’s electricity generation has suffered a significant decline, dropping to 3,521.37 megawatts on Saturday.
This shocking downturn comes barely two weeks after the country achieved a year-high generation of 5,105 megawatts on July 27.
According to the latest 24-hour National Grid performance data, the 22 power plants connected to the national grid contributed to the reduced output. Egbin power plant led the generation with 450 megawatts, while Sapele National Integrated Power Plant (Gas) and Geregu NIPP (Gas) recorded zero generation.
This development raises concerns about the country’s power sector, despite recent claims by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, that electricity generation had reached a three-year high. Nigeria’s struggle to generate sufficient electricity for its population of over 200 million continues, with generation levels fluctuating between 3000mw and 5000mw.
The decline in electricity generation is a setback for the country’s efforts to address its power challenges, highlighting the need for urgent attention to stabilize the national grid and ensure reliable power supply.
