National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has asserted that its gas supply is not responsible for the recent dip in electricity generation, even as power output across major Nigerian cities such as Lagos and Abuja has fallen sharply in recent weeks.
Consumers in the country’s commercial hubs have reported a noticeable decline in electricity availability, intensifying long‑standing concerns about the reliability of Nigeria’s power grid.
In a statement released after the downturn, NNPC said that gas deliveries to power‑generation plants remain uninterrupted and that the current shortfall must be linked to other factors beyond its control.
The clarification comes amid a broader backdrop of chronic power challenges in Nigeria, where the national grid depends heavily on gas‑fired stations and frequent outages have become a routine grievance for households and businesses alike.
Officials and industry observers are now urged to examine alternative causes of the reduced generation, as the country continues to grapple with the need for a more stable and dependable electricity supply.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
