Some Nigerians really need to walk out, and shed the weight that is beclouding our reasoning. If its not strike, then its 1m man match - waste of man hours.

Does Yar'Dull tells you that he does not know that NEPA isn't working - The guy recently approved N2b for generator to power Aso rock - No match against that abi?

What is he doing about N'Delta.

Nonsence Protest.

If you need what to protest about pls call me. NEPA is the least of your problems.

I have spoken

@olasboy
I support nex, post your idea and also let us know what is more important than electricity in Nigeria.

You are the beginning of the change we seek. People arise and speak your pain else it continues. The march is a noble cause. It needs to be coordinated nationwide.

Sadly, not every one of us can be in Lagos on that date, but we can contribute to the success of the march by lighting up candles in our various locations.

#LightUpNigeria is an interest of every reasonable Nigerian. In this stroke we should be mindful of spoilers amongst us. We should be weary of hijackers.

I belief video conferences at our various locations will be very effective. There will be no risk of lost lives or damage to properties. The American independence was won by folks who risked the gallows. Today, every American enjoys that liberty.

Be counted as one of those who brought "light" to your people. Stand up, be count and be Free, #LightUpNigeria

We will collect electronic signatures of our folks and take them directly to our representatives in our various constituencies for onward transmission to our various legislative houses, the executives and of course the Media houses… #LightUpNigeria

We need to identify resource persons in the different geographical location to help coordinate the video shoots. I can put up a sample of what I mean in a Q&A video session if my connectivity allows me to upload a video with the high volume of traffic at this time.

Do your own part… and let’s do our own. Nigeria na our own. #LightUpNigeria

but what if these 1 million individuals combine there muscles together to manually rotate the turbines at least to provide 24 hrs electricity for that day, wouldnt it be better off than marching with nothing to show for it at the end?

Mennnnnn, u protestants v got to check this. E fit work

I absolutely agree wit fred, As long as d protest is peaceful.we need 2do tins like dis, stand up 4our right! Dont blame d pple who tink dis wont work, its because suffering has eaten so deep in2 their flesh dat they dont even kno wat their right is anymor,
P.S: pls can we stop by at pple like Otedola's house nd curse dem cos they ar part of d pple sabotagin al efforts dat can make power stable in Nigeria.

When is this march supposed to take place and where are we marching from and to? I'll just use the excuse to lose a few pounds.

I think we should hold the one million man march in abuja,march into aso villa and drag yaradull out with his babanriga ,lynch him and feed him to the dogs but as we are in a civilised world,we cant do that, i guess we'll have to make do with placards to unleash our frustrations.The march is a great idea though,if we cant join them we can at least embarrass them.

What i really think the 1 million people should do is any of these two:
1) Join efforts and uproot (not vandalise) all the PHCN/NEPA transformers and transport it back to their (NEPA/PHCN) offices, and let them know that we no longer need electricity from them. We will all now turn to SOLAR or i-better-pass-my-neighbour generators. You can hardly see any building today in Lagos that does not have a generator.

2) If option 1 above seems too herculean, then we will all disconnect out electricity wires from their (NEPA/PHCN) mains, let them eat their light.

My people, what do you think?

Samoks247

I was just reasoning that at midnight of the 30th September, we should all switch out our lights till the March ends. Just thinking sha. Call your neighbours, family, and friends to switch off their lights on the night of September the 30th. Something symbolic to signify a last call to the cause.

nex:

Samoks247

I was just reasoning that at midnight of the 30th September, we should all switch out our lights till the March ends. Just thinking sha. Call your neighbours, family, and friends to switch off their lights on the night of September the 30th. Something symbolic to signify a last call to the cause.

@Nex

Benin City must still be doing well. If you would like, we in some parts of Surulere Lagos will gladly ignore PHCN for a month. We only get a total of like 4 hours a month anyway. Now you know who's making the Fuel importers rich.

D light situation in Benin aint bad, u can actually stay witout a gen,

Lets be sincere with ourselves, this action can only result into bloodshed with nothing to sure for at the end. imaging what is happening in the Niger Delta where the fighting for community interest is no more going on but fighting and kidnapping for personal interest. The Niger Delta militant actions was originally a fight to put an end to incessant oppression and domination by the few rich but it has become another thing entirely simply because some people among the militants are not actually going there for their community interest but for their personal gain.

If you dare this in Nigeria today, those people in power will declare you as a terrorist because some people among you will consider it an opportunity to loot rather than fighting the course you have agreed upon. This same action have been successful in many country because the people there are very sincere with themselves, they make up their mind with a sense of patriotism to fight for their national interest not as in the case with Nigerian where almost everybody is mindful of his selfish interest. in fact some among you will lick the plan to the bigmen (badmen) which will result to your arrest and the people you're targeting will flee the country in a moment .

7point agenda

jimga:

7point agenda

Naija political cartoons are some of the funniest.

Hello,
Dear Nigerian indeed it is good to embark on protest infact, it a means of expressing someone mind.But, have we ever notice that since Nigerian's has been performing protest on vital problems that use to face the Nation at various quarters like primary,secondary or tertiary level,
a cogent solution has not be provided from the people concerns.Thereby,i will rather say that we should let PHCN be without being trouble since our government has closed eyes on electricity issue,so let's leave the sleeping dogs remain on their unwake ground.

Segunright:

Hello,
Dear Nigerian indeed it is good to embark on protest infact, it a means of expressing someone mind.But, have we ever notice that since Nigerian's has been performing protest on vital problems that use to face the Nation at various quarters like primary,secondary or tertiary level,
a cogent solution has not be provided from the people concerns.Thereby,i will rather say that we should let PHCN be without being trouble since our government has closed eyes on electricity issue,so let's leave the sleeping dogs remain on their unwake ground.

This is unbelievable! i see why there is no hope for this country so sad

that is a nice cartoon.
Explained the vision of our dear Mr. Go slow

@larez

I don't know about the rest of Edo state, but in Benin City, most areas get more that 7 hours of electricity a day.

I know how bad the electricity problem is in Lagos. In some areas in Lekki, you should be grateful to see 4 hours of electricity in a week. To think that there was a time before the 1998 that there was light for up to two weeks at a go in this same Lekki.


Back to the protest, it is going to be very peaceful. We would have a way of identifying ourselves so any "odd" individual spotted would either be excused out of the area or put under citizen arrest.
My people, don't fear. "una too dey fear for the thing una nor see". You have been afraid for a hundred years now, what has improved? Have things gotten better? If dear and cowardice have not worked for the entire century we've been trying it, why not experiment with assertiveness and bravery.


@Segunright

I really hope you're joking. Please be joking. I don't want to believe you really thought this thing you typed.

What happened?
Have some people been bribed?

What's the latest?
I've finalised plans to be in Lagos for the march.
Pls who's got an update?
Have the necessary clearance been obtained from appropriate authorities and law enforcement agents?

^^^
What: Peaceful demonstration against PHCN
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009
Time:1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Maryland Round about, Lagos Nigeria
Street: Mobolaji Bank Anthony Road, Ikeja
City/Town:Lagos, Nigeria
Theme: Light Up Nigeria

Email: napob-nigeria@hotmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=100199663213&ref=mf

You don't need permit to have a peaceful march, the 1999 constitution affords us the right to assemble - just show up at the above location you'll see everyone else there. If possible take public transportation there, parking will be a nightmare.

Thanks mate.

Bolarge:

Thanks mate.

U'r welcome!

$poOne:

^^^
What: Peaceful demonstration against PHCN
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009
Time:1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Maryland Round about, Lagos Nigeria
Street: Mobolaji Bank Anthony Road, Ikeja
City/Town:Lagos, Nigeria
Theme: Light Up Nigeria

Email: napob-nigeria@hotmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=100199663213&ref=mf

You don't need permit to have a peaceful march, the 1999 constitution affords us the right to assemble - just show up at the above location you'll see everyone else there. If possible take public transportation there, parking will be a nightmare.

for real

chiyo pls get in tourch wit me so we can talk,send me ur email addy

So, how did the match go? Any updates?

Kobojunkie:

So, how did the match go? Any updates?

Would like to know too. Is this match in collaboration with Daystar's Let there be Light?

emiemi:

Would like to know too. Is this match in collaboration with Daystar's Let there be Light?

No.
The 1M match was compromised when money changed hands and all of a sudden, it became a musical event while that of Daystar seem to be motivated by personal interest. The church spends over 60 million or so on gas every month.

^^^^^^ was there light for the musical event ?

POSAKOSA1:

^^^^^^ was there light for the musical event  ?

I guess so. . . . just like Adeyemi is trying to light up his Church.

lol.

I bet church membership will increase after this experience.