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The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by Nobody: 6:01pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
Despite privatisation of power, Nigerians are yet to ‘see the light’ When in November last year the electricity distribution and power generation companies were handed over to private operators in an exercise largely seen as transparent, many Nigerians were expectedly joyous. Even if not automatic, the hope was that the daily blackouts and power outages would be minimised until they are gradually eased out and become a feature of the past. But it is now apparent that those hopes were largely misplaced. Source: http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/the-challenge-of-electricity-supply/187661/ 1 Like |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by acenazt: 6:26pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
Ehnn Am sure this ur article doesn't Apply to Kaduna. Cos we have a lot of light. 22-24 hours. Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company ahead of em other Companies. In fact even when it rains,power doesn't twitch. 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by QMark: 6:42pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
agonbello: Almost one year after the privatisation of the power sector, Nigerians are yet to know the difference between the old discredited regime of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) and the new one managed by the “euphoric” investors. That's not true. There's huge difference.... unfortunately it's only in the bill 15 Likes |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by Nobody: 6:43pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
acenazt: Ehnn Am sure this ur article doesn't Apply to Kaduna. Cos we have a lot of light. 22-24 hours. Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company ahead of em other Companies. You are absolutely ryt. Am based in Kaduna too. In the case of Kaduna, residential areas currently enjoy electricity far better than industrial areas. However dia is an improvement, lots of it, in the industrial area too. 5 Likes |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by valmunich(m): 6:44pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
Sometimes I wonder if there's anything like power supply here in Asaba. What a country! 9 Likes |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by donigspain(m): 6:44pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
NO DOUBT ELECTRICITY SUPPLY HAS IMPROVED!!! [b]From my personal research, having lived in different parts of the country and under different social settlement strata, I believe Nigeria's power problem rests more on power DISTRIBUTION and less on GENERATION. Most of the distribution and transmission infrastructure in Nigeria are not only dilapidated but also over-stretched in capacity. The overwhelming rural-urban migration has caused a great burden on our social amenities; stretching them to their breaking points. The load a single transformer is made to carry is better left for the imagination. You find a situation where a single transformer is serving an overpopulated settlement of about 3 nautical miles radius. Tell me why there won't be constant breakdowns (transformers, cable cuts etc)! Ever wonder why you experience better power supply in the electrified rural areas with less population/load? Rural areas I have lived: Agbani (Enugu state), Adikpo (Benue state), Item (Abia state) I was opportune to live in the above rural areas and I can tell you that I enjoyed power supply. On average, one enjoys about 18 hours of electricity per day. Urban Areas I have lived: Aba, Portharcourt, Enugu, Lagos Depending on the areas you live (judged by social stratification), one can go from NO ELECTRICITY to 20 hours of uninterrupted electricity supply. Places with less population and better transformer-population ratio experience better power supply compared to the slums and congested settlement nuclei which, unfortunately, majority of Nigerians live. Conclusion: No matter how much power we generate (1,000,000 MegaWatts) if the infrastructural aspect of TRANSMISSION and DISTRIBUTION is not addressed, we will keep living in darkness. The part of Lagos where I presently stay enjoys, on average, 20 hours of uninterrupted power supply compared to other parts of the same Lagos where I had previously lived. Difference? >>> Tranformer---population ratio[/b] I will be back to count my LIKES and SHARES *sekems out of thread* 36 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by wasak(m): 6:44pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
'we are on top of the situation. we are committed to providing 24 hours electricity for all and sundry. before December of 2014 We'll attain 5000 megawatts. please join hands with us as we help transform Nigeria .Good people, Great Nation. #transformation Agenda. 7 Likes |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by penny01502: 6:45pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
Rivers state is trying 1 Like |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by Babyboy1986(m): 6:45pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
9ja which way forward |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by Lero15(m): 6:45pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
If I were a president, my major point agenda wld be stable electricity. I wldn't mind tackling it for the whole 4 years! Every other thing wld fall in place. God help Naija. Amen. 4 Likes |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by Nobody: 6:46pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
For this part of uyo wey i dey so nah 24/7 power supply, i no fit lie una.......... 3 Likes |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by Nwaoguta(m): 6:47pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
We have steady light here in lagos' the situation has improved 2 Likes |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by afreekah: 6:47pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
Not really a problem again, we are already used to alternatives energy ! Abi i lie ? Off to my thread where am teaching real business You Can Start With Just N150 -yes! One Hundred And Fifty Naira |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by iceberylin(m): 6:48pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
Nigerians Still waiting on Thomas Edison since 1960.... 2 Likes |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by allanphash7(m): 6:49pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
Giant of Africa but we are ant in all ramification, No light,No Good Road, No Pipe borne watër, No security, No Good leaders even the followers is contaminated, Education is zero, only country where people who has being ruling since Nigeria gain independence are still in power, a country where 60year old man is a youth leader. ha!!!. our Generation is a wasted generation.********sadface****** |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by olaeffect(m): 6:51pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
We had light for 3 days straight sometimes last week, I believe there must have been a fault somewhere else and they needed somewhere to channel some excess. We are back to normal this week I don't know the big deal of providing light 24/7 for a country so blessed as Nigeria. It is one of the things we should have overcome since 1988. 2 Likes |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by Lero15(m): 6:52pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
Nwaoguta: We have steady light here in lagos' the situation has improvedwait till dry season. |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by Hade4larin: 6:52pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
Nigeria can never have a stable power supply when its still the same PDP that you are voting for.... All they do is change the container and leave the content to rot PDP embezzling power money & destroying Nigeria power supply since 1999 3 Likes |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by Collynzo16: 6:52pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
APC sponsored article. Even the devil himself knows that electricity supply has improved tremendously. 8 Likes |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by Hade4larin: 6:52pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
Hmmmmmmmm |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by Waspy(m): 6:57pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
donigspain: [b]From my personal research, having lived in different parts of the country and under different social settlement strata, I believe Nigeria's power problem rests more on power DISTRIBUTION and less on GENERATION.Nairalanders are wicked... So no one is nice enough to give this guy some cheap "Likes"? 3 Likes |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by Nobody: 6:58pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
Power supply has improved significantly over the past 2 weeks here in Ibadan 1 Like |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by MyIncorp: 7:00pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
I spend more on Petrol these days that I begin to wonder if PHCN still exist Yet, some will say the power situation has improved significantly in an area. 1 Like |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by tlanry: 7:00pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
keepping my fingers crossed |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by Nobody: 7:10pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
We No Get Lite Since a Day Before Yesterday! Diaris God o. 1 Like |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by Vanpascore(m): 7:10pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
Here in Ile Ife, Osun State, it is now a worse situation. We used to have light for 18-20hrs per day before PHCN was sold to this useless Ibadan Electricity Disstribution Company. In my area now, plans are on ground to deal with d so called NEPA officers! 2 Likes |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by Nobody: 7:10pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
Basic problems 1.We are not generating enough electricity.....5000MW....compared to South Africa's 44000MW. 2.Distribution infrastructure is out of date....and needs updating. 1 Like |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by Olucheye(m): 7:14pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
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Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by maxisfield(f): 7:15pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
D situation in asaba is evn d worst! Wia livin in darkness ova hia..Godforbid! |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by Pavore9: 7:17pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
Painful! |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by OmichaelO: 7:18pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
Electricity here is superb 1 Like |
Re: The Challenge Of Electricity Supply In Nigeria by good4all: 7:19pm On Aug 29, 2014 |
I have been in Abidjan for more than 3 weeks now with uninterrupted power supply, woow Nigeria is indeed a very corrupt Nation. 8 Likes |
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