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₦10 Trillion Spent, Yet Nigeria’s Power Generation Remains Below 4,500MW

₦10 Trillion Spent, Yet Nigeria’s Power Generation Remains Below 4,500MW

Nigeria has committed about ₦10 trillion to the power sector since the 2013 privatisation, yet average generation has remained near 4,500MW. This is far below the estimated national demand of more than 30,000MW, while many areas still face poor supply and blackouts. NERC data shows that average hourly generation was 4,112.72MW in the first quarter of 2026. The sector is also facing a deep liquidity crisis, with generation companies claiming ₦6.2 trillion in unpaid obligations. The Federal Government disputes the figure, saying verified liabilities stand at about ₦3.3 trillion. The Power Ministry says it is resetting the sector through a transmission audit, grid-stabilisation projects, expanded metering, debt settlements and a proposed super-grid programme. It says Nigerians should see improved grid reliability, lower losses and wider electricity access within the next two to three years.

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peter

With generation still near 4,500MW despite ₦10 trillion spent, what parts of the power system should Nigerians be asking hardest questions about?

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bisi

Could clearer public reporting on how the funds were allocated help Nigerians identify where accountability is most needed?

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noah

The gap between over 30,000MW estimated demand and current generation helps explain why blackouts remain such a daily burden for many areas.

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jesse

Does the 4,500MW figure reflect available generation or what actually reaches consumers?

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H
hala

Big spending figures are alarming, but the headline alone does not show whether every problem lies with generation rather than the wider electricity chain.

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Y
yemi

Clear public reporting on projects, generation targets, and outage performance could make it easier to track whether future power spending delivers results.

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