The Federal Government has inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee as part of renewed efforts to resolve persistent gas supply challenges affecting electricity generation nationwide.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Power.
According to the statement, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, described the inauguration as a “decisive and strategic step” toward addressing one of the most critical constraints in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
Adelabu noted that gas-fired power plants, which generate about 80 per cent of Nigeria’s electricity, have continued to face major setbacks.
These include disruptions in gas supply, pipeline vandalism, mounting debts owed to gas producers, and weak coordination across the sector.
He said the move signals the Federal Government’s determination to break away from long-standing challenges that have limited generation capacity and hindered stable electricity supply.
“Today’s inauguration marks a decisive and strategic step in our collective efforts to resolve one of the most persistent bottlenecks constraining electricity generation across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry, which is the challenge of gas supply to our power generation stations,” he said.
According to the minister, the action also sends a clear message that the government will no longer tolerate the status quo, where disruptions in gas supply and structural inefficiencies continue to undermine power generation.
He explained that the committee was constituted following deliberations at the first-quarter 2026 Ministerial Power Sector Working Group meeting, where key issues such as infrastructure gaps, liquidity constraints and pricing challenges were identified.
Adelabu said the committee would monitor and drive solutions to critical issues, including the repair and maintenance of damaged gas pipelines, settlement of outstanding debts to gas suppliers, and resolution of commercial and operational barriers affecting gas availability.
He urged members of the committee to go beyond routine oversight and provide proactive, practical solutions, especially in ensuring guaranteed payment mechanisms for gas supply.
“Beyond monitoring, I expect this committee to be proactive and functional. You must come forward with actionable recommendations, particularly on mechanisms to guarantee payment for gas supplies.
“The era of reactive, piecemeal responses must give way to systematic, well-coordinated interventions backed by data, clear timelines and institutional accountability,” he said.
The minister added that the committee would be held accountable for measurable progress, with expectations for regular reports, defined milestones and prompt escalation of critical issues requiring government attention.
Adelabu expressed confidence in the committee’s capacity to deliver, noting that its membership reflects broad representation across the gas-to-power value chain.
Members were drawn from key institutions, including the Ministry of Power, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), and the Association of Generation Companies.
Other stakeholders represented include the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), the Nigerian Gas Association, and consumer advocacy groups.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Power, Mahmuda Mamman, said the inauguration followed the minister’s directive to urgently address challenges affecting gas supply to the power sector.
He was represented by Mr Baba Mustapha, Director of Distribution in the ministry.
Mamman identified infrastructure deficits, pipeline vandalism, liquidity challenges and coordination gaps as key issues hindering electricity generation and impacting economic growth.
According to him, ensuring a stable and reliable gas supply is essential to improving generation capacity, strengthening grid stability and delivering better services to electricity consumers.
He said the committee had been mandated to monitor gas supply, oversee infrastructure repairs, ensure compliance with payment obligations, and provide actionable recommendations to guide both policy and operations.
“Your appointment is a recognition of your expertise, experience, and the confidence reposed in you.
“I urge you to discharge this responsibility with diligence, professionalism, and urgency.
”Expectations are high, and the task before you is critical to the stability and sustainability of the power sector,” he said.
Mamman commended the minister’s proactive leadership and expressed optimism that the committee would enhance collaboration among stakeholders and deliver practical solutions capable of repositioning Nigeria’s power sector for sustainable growth.
