Electricity distribution companies have attributed ongoing power outages to a significant reduction in gas supply to power plants, cautioning customers to expect intermittent electricity until the situation stabilises.

In recent weeks, Nigerians have expressed concerns over declining power supply from the national grid.

Findings show that electricity generation has fallen from over 5,000 megawatts last year to between 3,000 and 4,000 megawatts, according to The Punch.

As a result, power allocation to the DisCos stood at 3,108 megawatts as of noon on Friday, a development they attributed to reduced gas supply to power generation plants.

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company said constrained energy supply from the national grid had sharply cut the power available to its franchise areas, resulting in widespread outages.

In a notice to customers, the DisCo said it was keenly aware of the current low power supply and outages being experienced across its network, explaining that several locations were facing serious disruptions due to reduced grid allocation.

The company added that its technical teams were monitoring the situation in real time and stood ready to restore normal supply once energy allocation from the grid improves.

It apologised to customers for the inconvenience to homes and businesses, appealing for patience and understanding amid the constraints.

“Dear valued customers, we are keenly aware of the current low power supply and outages being experienced by customers across our franchise area. While we strive to maintain a steady flow of energy, several locations are currently facing significant disruptions as a result of limited energy supply from the grid.

“Our technical team is closely monitoring the situation in real-time and remains fully committed to restoring normal service at the earliest possible time as soon as our grid allocation improves. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this has caused to your homes and businesses and appreciate your continued patience and understanding as we navigate these constraints,” AEDC said.

Similarly, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company blamed the poor electricity supply within its coverage area on a decline in national power generation stemming from gas supply constraints.

The company said the shortfall in gas supply had necessitated intermittent load shedding across its franchise areas, further worsening electricity availability for consumers.

The company said the situation was being closely monitored, adding that efforts were underway to address the gas supply challenges. It assured customers that updates would be provided as conditions improve and thanked them for their patience.

“This is to inform you that power generation on the National Grid has dropped due to gas supply constraints. This situation has led to intermittent load shedding across our franchise areas.

“The situation is being closely monitored, and efforts are being made to mitigate the current gas supply constraints, and we will keep you updated as the situation improves,” EKEDC added.

The latest development underscores the persistent vulnerability of Nigeria’s power sector to gas supply disruptions, as generation shortfalls rapidly translate into reduced electricity supply for end users.