DO YOU AGREE? “Solving Nigeria’s Power And Energy Crisis Is Not Rocket Science” – Peter Obi

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Posted by OG DEJI. on 28 October, 2024 under Naija News 0

Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 elections, expressed deep concern over the ongoing power outages in various parts of the country, particularly in the northern, eastern, and south-south states.

In a series of tweets on his X handle on Sunday, he conveyed that it is truly heartbreaking to witness states, especially in the North, experiencing complete blackouts.

The ongoing blackout, which has lasted over four days, initially stemmed from vandalism of the Shiroro-Mando transmission line, which provided bulk electricity to the northern states.

To mitigate the impact, the TCN said it diverted electricity through the Ugwuaji-Apir 330-kilovolt (kV) double-circuit transmission line.
However, a tripping incident on this alternative line further worsened the situation.

Speaking on the development, Obi said the negative impact of the continued power outage on businesses is unimaginable.

“This power crisis, when combined with the present high cost of petroleum products and a harsh operating environment, remains a lethal recipe for widespread business failure and increasing poverty in the country.”

“I have consistently maintained that solving Nigeria’s power and energy crisis is not rocket science. Many of our comparable peer nations have demonstrated how possible it is to provide sustainable power for their citizens.

“Our African neighbour, Egypt, for example, invested aggressively in their power sector, which resulted in the establishment of a sustainable power infrastructure by way of many power stations.

“Today, Egypt has revolutionized power and energy production in the country, providing sustainable power to millions of small businesses, which account for over 90% of active enterprises in the country and contributes to over 80 percent of their GDP,” he said.

He urged the government to ramp up efforts and provide both immediate and long-term solutions to this seemingly perennial challenge.

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