Nigeria’s power generation rebounds slightly from Saturday’s crash

By Abubakar Yunusa, Abuja

Nigeria’s electricity generation rebounded on Sunday, 5th June 2022 following a significant crash recorded in the previous day. Energy generation improved by 12.9% on Sunday to 70,943.35MWh compared to 62,837.51MWh recorded on Saturday.

This is according to information from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). In the same vein, energy supply increased by 12.9% to 69,886.65MWh from 61,910.44MWh recorded on Saturday.

Power generation and supply had declined by 15.7% on Saturday, falling to its lowest levels since 9th April 2022. Energy generation averaged at 76,983.67MWh between the 29th of May and the 4th of June 2022, lower than the average 86,336.55MWh recorded in the previous week.

Nigeria’s energy generation and supply has fallen further below the minimum 105,000MWh required to record some level of stability in power supply in the country. Nigerians continue to grapple with epileptic power supply as a result of disruptions at the national grip and the inability to operate at full capacity.

The highest frequency for the day was 51.12Hz, while the lowest frequency was 49.03Hz.

The Ministry of Power through a statement issued and signed by the Special Assistant to the Minister of Power on Media, Malam Sanusi on Saturday, attributed the recent electricity dip to the partial shutdown of the Obem gas plant.

Power is an essential need for many Nigerians and their businesses, especially given the surge in the cost of alternative energy amidst the global energy crisis. The cost of power in the country has gone up and is further exacerbated by constant disruption in electricity supply.

Businesses now have to spend a high cost on energy, while others who cannot afford other forms of electricity are forced to endure the epileptic power supply.