The power generation in Nigeria has continue to yield below 3,000 megawatts (mw), contrary to the reform result which is expected since the handover of the assets from PHCN to successor private investors.

The current situation of 67% decline in power generation from above 3,000mw in the month of July to a lower output of 2,628mw in August is absolutely contrary to the projected power output of 10,000mw by the end of 2013.

Some has blamed the disruption of gas supply in the several generating stations as the major challenge while most analysts alleged it's lack of strategy on the part of President GoodLuck that may be responsible for not meeting the set targets.

Nigerians anxiously looking forward to remedy the unnecessary massive expenditure on self-generation of power feel their hope has been dashed as only 2,827.29mw is being transmitted out of the 12,800mw demand.

However, a top official in a commission saddled with policy and planning responsibilities in the power sector revealed that the deadline for the 10,000mw was shifted to 2014 because government realised that the facilities on ground cannot achieve the target this year.

He also urged that government should pursue the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) to improve power supply, adding that the NIPPs should be allowed to go on board seeing that Nigerians are prepared to pay for electricity so long as it is available.

A business development manager at Prime Atlantic Group, Dimeji Bello has pointed out the gas pipeline sabotage as a major contributor to the power generating problem, stating that the earlier the system devise a sophisticated method of using gas to power the plant, the better.

The Federal government is however advised on the need to focus on renewable energy as many countries are successfully doing, and also ensure a very strong policy for the sector.