Why Nigeria Is Experiencing BlackOut – Minister 

The Minister of Power Engr. Abubakar D. Aliyu  has blamed the  current blackout being experienced in Nigeria on increasing vandalization of pipelines that also supply gas to the power plants.

Sanusi Isah, Special Assistant, (Media) to Minister of Power, gave the reasons in a statement.

He quoted his boss as  assuring that electricity would be restored  in collaboration with the relevant agencies in the country.

He added:”The current challenges in the electricity supply in Nigeria are being resolved with the ongoing restoration of normal operations. Early in the week, the national grid suffered a decrease in electricity due to so many factors.

“However, more of the power is being restored. The current energy crisis confronting some key sectors of the economy also contributed to the problems we are facing now in the power sector. We are where we are today also because of the increasing vandalization of pipelines that also supply gas to the power plants. This is being resolved in collaboration with the relevant agencies. Government is doing everything – working with the relevant security agencies – to stop vandalization of pipelines

“NNPC and other gas suppliers are working relentlessly to restore gas supply for optimum power supply. Routine maintenance of power generating plants had also contributed to the current situation of power outage we are experiencing.

“These challenges do not in any way indicate that the ongoing rehabilitation of the national grid by the government is not yielding result.

“Despite all the challenges, we are recording successes and the grid is being restored back to full operation. Government solicits the support of all Nigerians at this time, while efforts will continue to increase and stabilize electricity supply across Nigeria” reads the statement in parts.