No fewer than 70 million generators have been imported into the country, the Chief Executive Officer, Consistent Energy Limited, Mr Segun Adaju, has said.

Adaju told The Nation that shortatge of gas, which is the feedstock for power plants across the country, is the reason for the high incidence of generation units importation in the country..

Adaju said a research by his organisation showed that Nigeria is the net importer of generators with about 70 million generators brought in the past few years.

He said the worsening electricity situation was making Nigerians to seek solace in alternative energy supply, adding that the issue has depleted savings of many individuals and organisations.

Adaju said: ‘’Between 60 and 70 million generators of different brands and sizes have been imported into the country, in the past few years. The generators are of lower and higher voltages, depending on the needs of the owners. Besides, the generators range from the smallest to the biggest, such as Perkins and Caterpillar brand. The generators are worth billions of naira, which means that Nigerians are repatriating funds to access power.’’



He said there are health hazards caused by fumes from the generators, stressing that the issue has made people to inhale carbon monoxide, which is life-threatening.

‘’Many people have died through the inhalation of carbon monoxide arising from the use of generators. Aside this, generators cause air pollution and other environmental hazards,” he added.

Adaju, whose firm specialises in generation and provision of solar energy for individuals and communities nationwide, said Nigerians could replace their generators with solar energy and other renewables, and in return, get better and safer services.

He urged the federal and state governments to invest in solar energy and other methods of off-grid electricity for growth.

He said the intensity of the sun is high in Nigeria, urging Nigerians to leverage it to generate solar electricity for the people.

greatgod2012:
The health implications of the usage of these generators are my own concern! Imagine the amount of carbon monoxide that will be released into the air and people will be inhaling them at home, in the office, along the road, everywhere! And we say we have government! Why won't be continuous record of unexplainable causes of incessant deaths in the country

DLondonboiy:
Nigerians live in a useless country...ruled by an idiot.

Nigerians themselves are so stupid that nobody question anything....is this right?

We have been programmed to insult NEPA and then switch to generator....instead of us to ask "is this right"?
Even God couldn't function in darkness.
The first thing he said was "let there be light".

No country can develop with stable power..Nigeria can't be an exception.

DLondonboiy:
Somebody is surely benefiting from this darkness..

wristbangle:


You have spoken well ma'm

kYjelly2:
Ali must mandate officials to go from house to house to check for "GENERATOR IMPORT DUTY".

We can't afford to lose such valuable income, as some of these gens may have been smuggled

Members of the public must be sensitized on the need to open their gates for custom officials and present them with their original custom papers for each generator set they possess.

While at it, customs may then proceed to check all other imported items in your abode for any illegality. Do be patient with them, as they wpuld need to perform a thorough check on things like your light bulbs, fixtures, toasters, microwave, aircondioners, video games, television sets, clothing, jewelry...

Smuggling is a very serious issue in Nigeria and the consumer is to be blamed.

kYjelly2:
Ali must mandate officials to go from house to house to check for "GENERATOR IMPORT DUTY".

We can't afford to lose such valuable income, as some of these gens may have been smuggled

Members of the public must be sensitized on the need to open their gates for custom officials and present them with their original custom papers for each generator set they possess.

While at it, customs may then proceed to check all other imported items in your abode for any illegality. Do be patient with them, as they wpuld need to perform a thorough check on things like your light bulbs, fixtures, toasters, microwave, aircondioners, video games, television sets, clothing, jewelry...

Smuggling is a very serious issue in Nigeria and the consumer is to be blamed.

Horus:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-xTKu8ql08

Power Holding Company of Nigeria aka NEPA Office Buys Generator

sikan:
imagine we are estimated to be 150million nd we r importing 70million generators plus the ones wey been dey before...... D way it's going eh every citizen of Nigeria will own a generator even our unborn kids.....

Wehdone Nigeria.