Nigerians fit spend dis Yuletide for darkness if Federal Government no quickly settle gas-to-power debt, as gas companies don begin cut supply to power stations, wey don dey affect electricity generation across the country.
On Tuesday, Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) warn customers for South-East say low system frequency dey reduce power supply, and gas constraints dey affect generation companies. EEDC say Transmission Company of Nigeria don start load shedding of available energy.
EEDC spokesperson, Emeka Ezeh, explain say energy allocation don reduce for its subsidiary companies — MainPower, TransPower, FirstPower, NewEra, and EastLand. Di statement read:
“Di recent drop in power supply dey due to low system frequency, caused by gas constraints affecting generation companies. This one don make TCN begin load shed available energy, and impact energy allocation to EEDC and service level to customers. Efforts dey by electricity stakeholders to fix di wahala. EEDC apologise for di inconvenience and appreciate customers’ patience.”
Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) don also issue notice say load shedding dey result of poor generation and allocation from GenCos and NERC, urging customers to exercise patience.
Joy Ogaji, CEO of Association of Power Generation Companies, confirm say gas producers don begin cut supply because government never pay gas-to-power debts. Nigerians already experience months of darkness in early 2024 for same reason, before government intervention temporarily fix am.
On December 4, 2025, Federal Government approve N185bn to pay outstanding debts owed to gas suppliers, according to Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo.
But gas companies still cut supply despite di payment approval. Spokesman for Minister of Power, Bolaji Tunji, never respond to inquiries as of filing this report.
Gas Pipeline Vandalism
Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) say electricity generation for national grid don drop because of gas supply constraints linked to vandalism within upstream gas pipeline network. Di incident reduce gas supply to several gas-fired power plants, forcing multiple stations to run at lower output.
NISO statement read:
“Electricity generation for National Grid don drop due to gas supply constraints from reported pipeline vandalisation. Several gas-fired power stations record low output, reducing available generation capacity. NISO activate contingency measures to maintain system stability, including increased hydro dispatch, generation re-dispatch, voltage control, and operational adjustments.”
NISO warn say di timing dey critical because festive season dey put extra demand on national grid. Di operator dey closely monitor system frequency and voltage, working with stakeholders to reduce impact of di disruption.
Experts warn say Nigeria power sector still dey vulnerable, as more than 80% of grid-connected plants rely on natural gas. Without urgent intervention, electricity distribution fit continue to suffer nationwide.
