Power Generation Rises Nationwide After Restoration of Lagos–Escravos Gas Pipeline
Electricity generation across Nigeria has recorded noticeable improvement following the successful repair of the vandalised Lagos–Escravos gas supply line, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has said.
In a statement released on Friday, NISO confirmed that the restoration of the critical gas infrastructure has enhanced gas delivery to several major thermal power stations, leading to increased electricity output on the national grid.
According to the system operator, the development represents a key milestone in ongoing efforts to stabilise power supply and improve the reliability of electricity distribution to consumers nationwide.
NISO explained that the repair works were carried out and completed by the Nigeria Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), restoring gas flow to power plants that had been affected by the earlier disruption caused by vandalism.
The operator noted that affected power plants are resuming operations gradually to ensure a controlled recovery process that safeguards both the gas network and the electricity grid from operational strain
This phased approach, it said, is aimed at maintaining system balance while improving supply to end users. NISO added that the strategy is expected to support steady electricity delivery to households, businesses and industrial users, while preventing further stress on the national grid.
The statement also disclosed that additional thermal power plants remain on standby and are ready to commence operations once gas supply confirmations are received from their respective suppliers.
While acknowledging the progress made, the system operator appealed to electricity consumers to continue conserving energy where possible as coordinated efforts to fully stabilise power supply continue.
Despite the reported improvement in generation, electricity supply remains unstable in many parts of the country, with several communities still experiencing outages amid rising temperatures.
