Nigeria’s power sector has reached a new milestone with a peak power generation of 5,801.84 megawatts (MW) and a maximum daily energy output of 128,370.75 megawatt-hours (MWh)—the highest ever recorded in the country’s electricity industry.
This achievement was disclosed in a statement by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communication to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, in Abuja.
According to the statement, the milestone was attained on March 4, 2025, at 21:15 hrs, marking a gradual yet consistent improvement in Nigeria’s power sector despite ongoing challenges.
THE NATION’S POWER SECTOR RECORDS YET ANOTHER MILESTONE IN PEAK GENERATION AND MAXIMUM DAILY ENERGY EVER ATTAINED
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) is pleased to announce that the nation’s power sector has achieved another milestone with a peak generation of 5,801.84MW pic.twitter.com/qQi6DDFdKT
— TCNNIGERIA (@TCN_NIGERIA) March 5, 2025
Quoting the Minister, Tunji described the achievements as a significant leap forward in the sector’s capacity to meet the growing energy demands in the country’s ongoing reforms in the power sector and the avowed commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s led administration to ensure regular electricity supply in order to galvanise the nation’s economy.
“The peak generation of 5,801.84 MW, with a frequency of 49.69 Hz, was successfully transmitted by the Transmission Company of Nigeria and optimally utilized by the distribution companies (DisCos) during peak hours.
“The power sector previously achieved a peak generation of 5,713.60 MW and a maximum daily energy of 125,542.06 MWh on March 2, 2025. Additionally, on February 14, 2025, the sector recorded a peak generation of 5,543.20 MW and a maximum daily energy of 125,159.48 MWh, both of which were efficiently transmitted to distribution load centers by TCN.
“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.
“The record peak generation of 5,801.84 MW achieved on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, compared to a previous peak of 5,801.60 MW achieved in March 2021, is also quite critical as it shows the capacity of generated energy that was transmitted through the transmission grid.
“We are thrilled to announce these historic milestones in Nigeria’s power sector. The record available generation of 6,003 MW, the peak evacuation of 5,801.84 MW, and the daily maximum energy output of 128,370.75 MWh are testaments to the hard work, dedication, and strategic reforms.
“These achievements are not just numbers; they represent a brighter future for Nigeria, where businesses can thrive, households can enjoy uninterrupted power supply, and the economy can grow sustainably. We pray for the sustainability of these landmark records and look forward to further improvements on all parameters in the coming days.”
According to the statement, the Minister has been at the forefront of these initiatives, driving a comprehensive agenda to transform the sector and ensure that Nigeria achieves its full potential in power generation and distribution.
“His leadership has been instrumental in fostering collaboration between government agencies, private sector players, and international partners, creating an enabling environment for growth and innovation.
“One of the key factors contributing to the recent achievements is the tariff review, which has ensured liquidity in the sector and created a more sustainable and investment-friendly environment for the power sector. By ensuring that tariffs reflect the true cost of power generation and distribution, the government is paving the way for increased private sector participation and the mobilization of much-needed capital for infrastructure development.”
NATIONAL GRID MILESTONE ACHIEVED.
New Highest Peak Generation in the History of Nigeria Power sector now 5,801.84 MW.
This was attained on March 4th by 9:15 pm. pic.twitter.com/eMkt7Z8cQo
— Nigeria National Grid (@NationalGridNg) March 5, 2025
According to the Minister, the regularization of tariffs will play a critical role in unlocking the sector’s full potential and driving further improvements in power generation and distribution.
To sustain these improvements, the government would have to pay down on the tariff shortfalls of N1.94 trillion for 2024 and legacy debts of N2 trillion to the GENCOs.
“It would be important to continue the tariff reforms to ensure consumers start to pay for the energy consumed.
“By the time the tariffs are fully regularized, we will be moving closer to 7,000 MW of available generation capacity.
“This will mark another significant milestone in our journey towards a stable, reliable, and efficient power sector that meets the needs of all Nigerians.”
The Minister also called for continued support and collaboration from all stakeholders, including state governments, private sector players, and the general public.
“We recognize that there is still much work to be done, and we cannot afford to rest on our laurels. The support and cooperation of all stakeholders are critical to sustaining these achievements and driving further progress in the sector. Together, we can build a power sector that catalyzes Nigeria’s economic growth and development.”
Since the inception of the administration in 2023, the Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Power, has embarked on multiple reforms. The reforms started with the signing of the Electricity Act of 2023, the development of the National Integrated Electricity Policy (NIEP), and tariff reform, among others.
The current landmark achievements that the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) has witnessed signals the benefits of the reforms.
On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Nigeria achieved a record available power generation of 6,003 megawatts (MW), 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 5,801.84 MW and a daily maximum energy output of 128,370.75 megawatt-hours (MWh).
Also, the record Maximum Daily Energy of 128,370.84 MWH on Tuesday, March 5th 2025, compared to 125,159.48 MWH achieved in February 2025, is probably the most important of all the records as it shows an increase in power generated, transmitted, distributed and utilized by customers. This indicates an increase in commercially viable demand in the downstream.
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