Federal government has taken a step further to address the persistent challenge of gas supply to power generation plants with the inauguration of gas-to-power monitoring committee.
A statement by the special Adviser on strategic communications and media relations to the Minister of Power, Bolaji Tunji noted that gas-fired plants, which account for about 80 percent of Nigeria’s electricity generation, continue to face setbacks due to supply disruptions, pipeline vandalism, mounting debts to gas producers, and weak coordination within the sector.
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, described the move as a decisive and strategic step to resolve a critical constraint in the Nigerian electricity supply industry.
The committee is to monitor and drive the resolution of issues such as the repair of damaged gas pipelines, the settlement of outstanding debts to gas suppliers, and other operational barriers affecting gas availability to power plants.
The Power Minister tasked members of the committee to provide actionable recommendations, particularly on mechanisms to guarantee payment for gas supplies and ensure sustainability.