The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated a Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee to address persistent gas supply problems affecting electricity generation nationwide.

The decision follows recent blackouts traced to inadequate gas delivery to thermal power stations, which produce the bulk of the country’s electricity.

Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said the committee is expected to confront long-standing issues that have weakened power output, including pipeline vandalism, unpaid debts to gas producers, infrastructure gaps, and poor coordination among sector players.

Adelabu explained that the committee was formed after deliberations at the first quarter Ministerial Power Sector Working Group meeting, where stakeholders reviewed the root causes of unstable gas supply. He said members have been tasked with monitoring repairs of damaged pipelines, resolving liquidity constraints, and addressing commercial and operational barriers limiting gas availability to power plants.

According to the minister, the panel will be required to deliver measurable results rather than routine oversight.

He urged members to recommend practical steps, particularly on ensuring reliable payment mechanisms for gas suppliers to guarantee steady supply. The committee is also expected to submit regular progress reports and flag issues requiring urgent government intervention.

Membership of the committee cuts across the gas and electricity value chain, including representatives from the Nigerian Independent System Operator, the Transmission Company of Nigeria, the Association of Power Generation Companies, the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, the Nigerian Gas Association, officials of the Ministry of Power, and consumer advocacy groups.

In remarks delivered on behalf of the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mahmuda Mamman, the Director of Distribution said the initiative aligns with efforts to urgently stabilise gas supply to the sector. He noted that vandalised infrastructure, funding shortfalls, and coordination failures have continued to weaken electricity generation and affect economic activities.

Officials expressed confidence that improved monitoring, accountability, and collaboration among stakeholders will help restore consistency in gas supply and reduce recurring power disruptions across the country.