When the news filtered in three weeks ago that one of the transformers in the transmitting sub station in Sabo Ikorodu has broken down we did not take the news seriously until we had spent three weeks in total darkness. The effect of this breakdown affects more than eight towns and the two Dangote industries located in Ibeshe and Ebute.Suddenly two days ago, the light came on. The thunderous cry could be heard in far away Ketu.It was too soon to celebrate as the euphoria did not last two hours. We later heard that for PHCN to be able to distribute the bill for this month without risk in all the affected towns they had to transfer some of the (I don't know what they call it now) from Egbin to the affected towns.

It was alleged that the transformer that got spoiled was installed four years ago when PHCN was to buy a new one but repaired the old one and collected money for a new one from the government. We heard that a new one is suppose to last for at least 17 years. Since the 'new one' installed four years ago could not last the duration, PHCN is now in a fix to ask government for fund to purchase a new one. How much? Just N50M.We now are the ones bearing the cost of PHCN top executive's greed but for how long are we going to endure before the patience of the people runs out. Last week some youth stormed the Ikorodu office of PHCN and manhandled some of the staff.

Too bad,even those with working transformers don't have electricity supply.

pathetic