The federal government may be suffering popularity decline over perennial electricity outage across the country.

The Federal Government, accordingly, appointed a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee to tackle the nationwide blackouts caused by gas constraints to power plants.

The Media Aide to the Minister of Power, Bolaji Tunji, in a statement indicated that this was part of the efforts to address persistent gas supply challenges undermining electricity generation across the country.

The Minister of Power, Adelabu, at the inauguration in Abuja, said the committee represents a "decisive and strategic step” aimed at resolving one of the most critical constraints in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry.

Adelabu noted that gas-fired plants account for about 80 per cent of Nigeria’s electricity generation but have continued to face setbacks due to supply disruptions, pipeline vandalism, mounting debts to gas producers and weak coordination within the sector, a development that has contributed to fluctuations in electricity generation.

He said the inauguration signaled the Federal Government’s resolve to move away from the status quo that has limited generation capacity and hindered reliable power supply to Nigerians.

According to Adelabu, the inauguration is also a declaration of intent and a clear signal that this administration will no longer accept the status quo where gas supply disruptions, pipeline vandalism, mounting debts to gas producers, and weak sector coordination continue to undermine our generation capacity and deprive Nigerians of reliable electricity”.

He explained that the committee was constituted following deliberations at the first quarter 2026 Ministerial Power Sector Working Group meeting, where key issues affecting gas supply, including infrastructure gaps, liquidity constraints and pricing challenges, were identified.

According to him, the committee is expected to monitor and drive the resolution of critical issues such as repair and maintenance of damaged gas pipelines, settlement of outstanding debts to gas suppliers, and other commercial and operational barriers affecting gas availability to power plants.

Adelabu charged members of the committee to go beyond routine oversight by providing proactive and actionable recommendations, particularly on mechanisms to guarantee payment for gas supplies and ensure sustainability.

He added that the committee would be held accountable for measurable progress, with expectations for regular reports, clear milestones and escalation of critical issues requiring government intervention.

The Permanent Secretary, Mahmuda Mamman, represented by the Director of Distribution in the ministry, said the inauguration was in line with the minister’s directive to urgently address challenges affecting gas supply to the sector.

He identified infrastructure deficits, pipeline vandalism, liquidity constraints and coordination gaps as major issues that have continued to hinder electricity generation and impact economic growth.

The Permanent Secretary said ensuring a stable and reliable gas supply is critical to improving generation capacity, enhancing grid stability and delivering better service to electricity consumers.

He said the committee has been tasked with monitoring gas supply, overseeing infrastructure repairs, ensuring compliance with payment obligations to suppliers, and providing actionable recommendations to guide policy and operations.