okechuks22:
na who we for blame before

quentin06:


Discos are part of the problem, since taking over from Nepa, they havent invested a dim into upgrading the nation's power infrastructure, they just want to reap where they didnt sow.

Shows that you guys don't even know the problem. How will you be able to proffer a solution?

It's transmission that went offline. It is owned by govt.

blank:




Shows that you guys don't even know the problem. How will you be able to proffer a solution?

It's transmission that went offline. It is owned by govt.

Transmission is privatized govt only owns 40%, we know the problem in the sector, the Nepa was sold to incompetent cronies.

quentin06:


Transmission is privatized govt only owns 40%, we know the problem in the sector, the Nepa was sold to incompetent cronies.

Transmission is 100% govt. They can only lease it to a mgt firm but can't sell it for now because of the ramifications to other parts of the value chain.

hatchy:
Azikiwe,Awolowo and all those who agitated for Nigeria's early independent didn't do well. This country was not ripe for independent as at when we got it.The white man should have colonized this country at least till late 80's.There was fewer or no basic infrastructure on ground for the country to take off.
The colonialist also left in a hurry leaving a big vacuum that brought us to this disgraceful level. Countries like South Africa,Zimbabwe,Kenya, where the whites remained and fussed into and became citizens are far ahead of us in terms of development even though they have little resources compared to us.

We allowed corruption, nepotism and religious bigotry to eat deep.into our national life.
How can one explain that after over 50 years of independence we are still struggling to generate and distribute just a little above 2000 mW of electricity while other countries we gained independence before them are already harnessing other forms of energy including wind and nuclear.

Electricity is celebrated in Nigeria if you have it consistently for one week without blinking.

Its a shame.

You don't know South Africa if you think it has fewer resources.

And how does one claim that Zimbabwe is in better shape when they don't even have a currency?

The countries that you listed had infrastructure built for a small number of people - there's prosperity in South Africa but also grinding poverty for the black majority (and an increasing number of whites). Kenya is home to Africa's largest slum and regular election violence.

The other difference between those places and Nigeria is that of population, especially population growth.

Nigerians are in denial about the problem that the rapid population growth has caused - how does one expect progress when the number of Nigerians has doubled in 25 years? And why do so many people kick against the introduction of birth control and limits on the number of children? The politicians can keep playing Nigerians because of the desperation of so many that is fueled by the irresponsible breeding. Same goes for the useless religious and traditional leaders, none of whom do anything to justify the adulation that they receive.

As to your claim that Nigeria was given independence too soon - that is true for the north. The south was ready. The South West had made strides that other places had not in the 1950s - they had their own television station before most of the world, free universal education before most of the world and Lagos was a safe, bustling city. But because of the rapid population growth Lagos has been put under considerable strain and the other states, especially those int he middle belt and the north are not doing enough to improve economic indices.

quentin06:


Transmission is privatized govt only owns 40%, we know the problem in the sector, the Nepa was sold to incompetent cronies.

Show me proof that TCN has been privatised. Don't pass on false news as truth.

blank:


Show me proof that TCN has been privatised. Don't pass on false news as truth.

You first.

iamtewwy:
even tho this regime is clueless but i would not b biasd i would say d truth... omo i never notice any insufficient power for my area oo. i dey use light sleeep. 18-20hrs daily and even the niegbhouring area dey get light.. so abeg were this statistics comes from? lets not always filled with hates biko

and your brain cognitively tells you nigeria boundary ends just in your neigbhourhood? you need a mental examination

quentin06:


You first.

No need to be obtuse. You have claimed that the status quo has changed, show proof.

blank:


No need to be obtuse. You have claimed that the status quo has changed, show proof.

No need to be cocky, TCN is not a government owned company, it was incorporated in 2005.

Its a private organization, just because govt has some stake in it and has a minister sitting on the board doesnt mean it a government organization. Go to their website and see for your self and remember we can read.

quentin06:


No need to be cocky, TCN is not a government owned company, it was incorporated in 2005.

Its a private organization, just because govt has some stake in it and has a minister sitting on the board doesnt mean it a government organization. Go to their website and see for your self and remember we can read.

Here i was thinking that was i discussing with a reasonable person. Is there anywhere on their website that they mentioned any of the investors? Are they on the board? It was incorporated in 2005 from NEPA and given a licence doesn't make it private. If you really can read, kindly do so. It is 100% a govt institution.

blank:


Here i was thinking that was i discussing with a reasonable person. Is there anywhere on their website that they mentioned any of the investors? Are they on the board? It was incorporated in 2005 from NEPA and given a licence doesn't make it private. If you really can read, kindly do so. It is 100% a govt institution.

I dont waste time with functionally illiterate people.

sorry1:
where is our minister of darkness cum rocket scientist

He should come with his Yoruba Muslim brothers let's find someone else to blame for this, probably the past administration and vandals.

Use the $50m y'all hid in the apartment in Lagos. You're crooks and criminals and your leaders know how evil minded you all are so they treat you accordingly by leaving you in the dark.

jejemanito:
Imagine an Ijaw man was our president

Imagine he was sick to vegetable standards

Imagine he worsened the economic air of a 180 million populace

Imagine how northern elders would have been releasing divisive comments at every muslim gathering

Imagine how El rufai would have used queens English to drag his name all over

Imagine how the west-controlled media would have eaten him raw, fan his incompetence to the highest level

Just imagine

Imagine what? How do you think your country got to where it is? You think the Ijaw buffoon is not the cause?