Tariff hike ‘pushed’ power generation to 6,003MW, says minister

The Federal Government has attributed the surge in power generation to 6,003 megawatts (MW) to the revised electricity tariff structure, which it claims has incentivised performance within the sector.

According to a statement by the spokesperson to the Minister of Power, Bolaji Tunji, the country’s electricity generation hit a historic peak of 6,003 megawatts (MW), a milestone the government linked to improved cost-reflective tariffs that enhanced liquidity and encouraged investment in power generation.

This came barely 24 hours after the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) disclosed that generation hit 5,713MW on Tuesday.

The statement disclosed that a new dawn was breaking in the Nigerian power sector, quoting the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, as saying that the tariff review aided the latest development in the sector.

Despite public outcry, he insisted that the proposed tariff regularisation would push power generation to 7,000MW.

“The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Power, announces a series of historic achievements in Nigeria’s power sector, marking a significant step forward in the nation’s quest for sustainable and reliable electricity supply. Under the leadership of Adelabu, the sector has recorded unprecedented milestones in power generation, evacuation and daily energy output, signalling a new era of progress and development.”

“On March 2, 2025, Nigeria achieved a record available power generation of 6,003MW, the highest in the nation’s history. This was followed by another landmark within the period when the country recorded a peak generation evacuation of 5,801.84MW and a daily maximum energy output of 128,370.75 megawatt-hours. These achievements represent a significant leap forward in the sector’s capacity to meet the growing energy demands in the country, ongoing reforms in the power sector, and the avowed commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to ensure regular electricity supply to galvanise the nation’s economy,” he said

However, Tunji’s claim was contrary to the 5,713MW announced by TCN on Tuesday.

The minister reportedly called for continued support and collaboration from all stakeholders, including state governments, private sector players and the general public, emphasising the importance of collective efforts in sustaining the momentum and ensuring that the gains made in the sector are not only maintained but also built upon.

“This is just the beginning. We are determined to build on these achievements and deliver a power sector that meets the aspirations of all Nigerians,” the statement added.