Electricity Distribution Company (DisCo), Ikeja Electric, has attributed the ongoing reduction in electricity supply to a nationwide decline in power generation caused by limited gas supply to thermal power plants.

In a public notice issued via its X handle yesterday, the DisCo said the development significantly affected the volume of energy available on the national grid and, by extension, the allocation to electricity distribution companies.

“The ongoing reduction in electricity supply is largely due to a nationwide drop in power generation, caused by limited gas supply to thermal power plants,” the company stated.

It explained that the situation led to a noticeable decrease in the energy delivered to customers.

“This has significantly reduced the energy available on the national grid and, consequently, the allocation to Ikeja Electric and other distribution companies,” it said.

The company acknowledged the impact of the development on customers and appealed for understanding.

“We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused by this development and appreciate your patience and understanding during this period,” the notice read.

Ikeja Electric also assured customers of its commitment to fair and efficient distribution of the available electricity, saying, “We remain committed to distributing the available power as efficiently and equitably as possible.”

MEANWHILE, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has denied recent media publications alleging that zero-megawatt allocations were made to some DisCos between March 20 and 22, 2026.

In a statement issued yesterday entitled ‘NISO Clarification on Load Allocation Reports’, the system operator noted that while it was true the power system experienced reduced generation levels due to gas supply constraints, available generation was continuously dispatched and equitably allocated to all DisCos throughout the period under review.

The statement added that load allocation was carried out in accordance with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) framework, which ensures that available generation is fairly shared among all DisCos in accordance with established allocation principles.

While restating its commitment to maintaining transparency in system operations and ensuring fair, efficient and reliable dispatch of available generation in line with regulatory provisions, NISO urged the public and stakeholders to rely on verified information from official sources and refrain from disseminating misleading reports.