The Nigerian Federal Government has inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee to address chronic gas supply challenges that have crippled electricity generation across the country. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, inaugurated the committee in Abuja on April 9, 2026.
Adelabu stated that the committee's mandate is to ensure strict adherence to gas supply agreements between producers and power generation companies (GenCos). He emphasized that the persistent shortfall in gas supply is the primary cause of the nation's power crisis, leading to frequent grid collapses and blackouts.
The committee is tasked with real-time monitoring of gas supply, metering infrastructure, and pipeline pressure. It will also mediate disputes between gas suppliers and power plants to prevent contractual breaches that disrupt electricity output. This initiative follows repeated warnings from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) about the severe impact of gas shortages on the grid.
Analysts note that while the committee is a step toward accountability, its success depends on enforcing compliance from major gas producers and addressing broader issues in the country's energy infrastructure and pricing framework.
