Nigeria’s electricity generation peak has experienced a steady decline over the past three days, dropping to 4,742.20 megawatts.
This is according to the National Grid performance report covering April 17 to April 19, 2025.
Key Details:
- Decline in Generation: The peak generation stood at 5,273.80 MW on Thursday, April 17, but fell to 5,131.20 MW on Friday and further dropped to 4,742.20 MW on Saturday.
- Recent High: This decline comes just days after the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced Nigeria’s highest energy peak of 5,801.63 MW.
- Government Efforts: Adelabu has reiterated the government’s commitment to averting a collapse of the power sector, including plans to offset the ₦4 trillion debt owed to electricity generation companies.
- Challenges: Nigeria continues to grapple with power sector issues, struggling to meet the energy demands of its population of over 200 million.