The Federal Government says electricity generation in Nigeria is showing signs of recovery, with operational capacity rising to over 4,694 megawatts in early April.

According to a statement by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communications to the Minister of Power, mechanical availability also peaked at more than 7,796MW during the same period.

Tunji said the figures reflect improved efficiency in converting gas into electricity, noting that despite minor daily fluctuations, the sector is on a gradual recovery path.

He attributed the progress to better gas supply and enhanced coordination among stakeholders in the power value chain.

Nigeria relies heavily on thermal power generation, making gas availability a critical factor in electricity output, he added.

To sustain the improvements, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee to strengthen coordination and ensure consistent gas supply to generation companies.

The committee is expected to address bottlenecks in gas delivery and improve collaboration between gas producers and power firms to stabilise electricity supply nationwide.

Tunji said ongoing reforms and targeted interventions are expected to deliver further improvements in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, Adelabu has directed the new leadership of the Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency to boost its internally generated revenue and reduce reliance on government funding.

The minister gave the charge during a meeting with the agency’s Managing Director, Olusegun Adesayo, and Board Chairman, Ikechi Nwosu.

He urged the agency to expand meter-testing centres across the country and address manpower shortages, particularly among meter installers, to help close the metering gap.

Adelabu also called for collaboration with the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria to train more personnel and strengthen operational capacity.

The minister expressed confidence in the new management, noting that while challenges persist, a clear understanding of sector issues would be key to driving reforms.