The Blackout being experienced in the country has been attributed to low supply of Gas to power generating companies.

According to a statement from the Special Adviser, Strategic Communication and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, Bolaji Tunji, the situation has adversely affected production leading to blackout in some parts of the country.

The statement quoted the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu as saying efforts are being made to ensure a quick resolution of the problem.

According to the statement, in the past couple of weeks, there has been a significant downturn in the level of power supply to Nigerians, attributing this to a decreased level of gas supply to generation companies.

It added that this situation has led to a lower level of energy supplied to load centres, which has affected supply of electricity to distribution companies.

The statement revealed further that the federal government is looking into ensuring that outstanding payments are made to power generation companies to resolve the problem, as well as ensure improved gas supply and increased power generation.