By George Omagbemi Sylvester
Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has publicly apologised to Nigerians over the persistent electricity outages that have plunged homes, businesses, and industries into hardship. He made the apology on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, during a press conference in Abuja, acknowledging the severity of the crisis and its widespread impact.
Adelabu admitted that the prolonged blackouts, especially amid intense dry-season heat, have worsened living conditions across the country. He noted that the outages were largely caused by gas supply disruptions, pipeline maintenance issues, and financial constraints within the power sector, factors he described as partly beyond immediate government control.
In a direct appeal, the minister stated, “I want to apologise to Nigerians for this temporary issue,” while assuring citizens that the Federal Government is actively working to stabilise the system.
He further pledged that improvements in electricity supply would begin within two weeks, citing ongoing repairs to gas infrastructure and renewed commitments from suppliers.
At its core, Adelabu’s apology reflects mounting public frustration and underscores the deep structural challenges facing Nigeria’s power sector, as the government struggles to restore confidence and deliver consistent electricity nationwide.
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