Nigeria’s electricity generation recorded a significant boost on Friday, April 25, 2025, reaching a peak of 5,148.34 megawatts, according to data obtained from the national grid operations.
This marks one of the highest figures achieved in 2025, offering a glimmer of hope amid the country’s longstanding challenges with power supply. Officials in the sector have attributed the increase to improvements in gas supply to thermal power stations, as well as the gradual stabilization of transmission infrastructure across key regions.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed the surge, noting that the development was the result of concerted efforts by power generation and distribution companies to enhance output and reduce frequent system collapses that have plagued the grid in previous months.
Despite the improvement, experts caution that Nigeria’s energy demands far exceed current supply levels. Estimates suggest that the nation requires at least 30,000 megawatts to meet the needs of its over 200 million citizens effectively, leaving a wide gap yet to be closed.
Reacting to the development, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, praised the achievement but stressed that the government remains committed to long-term investments aimed at expanding generation capacity, upgrading transmission lines, and fostering private sector participation.
While the spike in generation capacity has been welcomed by businesses and households who continue to grapple with unreliable electricity, many Nigerians are calling for sustainable strategies that will translate such milestones into consistent, nationwide availability.
The recent figure of 5,148.34MW, though notable, underscores the critical need for deeper reforms in the power sector if Nigeria is to achieve its energy security goals and support economic growth aspirations.
