The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over the ongoing power challenges across the country, assuring that the situation is temporary and efforts are underway to restore stable electricity supply.
Adelabu expressed remorse that the disruption has caused hardship for citizens, particularly during the current dry season marked by intense heat, affecting businesses, schools and industries nationwide.
He tendered his apologies during a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja.
Adelabu explained that the challenges were caused by factors beyond the government’s control but stressed that authorities are working round the clock to resolve them.
“I want to apologise to Nigerians for this temporary issue that is causing hardship, especially during this dry season where there is so much heat everywhere and where businesses, schools and industries are being affected,” Adelabu said.
According to him, the government was not expecting the situation but has intensified efforts to address it.
“It is not our wish to find ourselves in this situation, but some factors are actually beyond our control. However, we are not relenting. We are working on it 24/7 to make sure we return to the trajectory we achieved in 2025,” he said.
“In 2025, you commended us, praised us for a job well done. If we were able to provide such a service then, this is 2026 and we are willing to do even more and do better,” the minister added.
He further assured Nigerians that the current power challenges would soon be resolved.
“I can assure Nigerians that in the next few weeks all these issues will be over,” Adelabu said.
I apologize to Nigerians over poor electricity – Minister of Power, Adelabu