OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC NIGERIA HIS EXCELLENCY ASIWAJU AHMED BOLA TINUBU ON THE REQUEST TO INITIATE ELECTRICITY METER SUBSIDY PROGRAM AND DIRECTIVE FOR DISCOS TO METER CUSTOMERS

DEAR MR. PRESIDENT

I trust this letter finds you well in good spirits in your commitment to give us a better future, As a youth and a concerned citizen, I would like to express my deep appreciation for your numerous goodwill programs aimed at alleviating the suffering of the masses during this period of economic recovery. These initiatives will provide much-needed relief and will demonstrate your unwavering commitment to the well-being of all Nigerians if properly executed and monitored.

However, I wish to bring to your attention a critical issue that continues to affect millions of Nigerians which is the lack of adequate metering infrastructure within our electricity distribution network. The current reliance on estimated billing is crippling small and medium-scale businesses across the country therefore fostering opportunities for corruption within the power sector.

To address this pressing issue, I propose the initiation of an electricity meter subsidy program, facilitated through the Ministry of Power. This program would ensure that every household and business has access to accurate metering, thereby eliminating the contentious practice of estimated billing.
Implementing this subsidy metering initiative will ensure that consumers are billed based on their actual electricity consumption, fostering fairness and transparency, Reliable and fair billing will help small and medium-scale businesses manage their operating costs more effectively, promoting economic growth, it will also Eliminate the estimated billing system which will reduce opportunities for corruption within the power sector, as billing will be based on actual usage rather than arbitrary estimates, this Accurate billing will enhance revenue collection for Distribution Companies (DISCOS), reducing losses from energy theft and non-payment and encourage consumers to manage their energy use more efficiently, reducing overall consumption and wastage.
The initiative of the subsidized metering system will significantly reduce customer complaints and improve the relationship between consumers and DISCOS and complement ongoing rural electrification efforts of the Federal Government, ensuring that newly connected households and businesses have access to reliable metering from the outset.

Furthermore, it is crucial to address broader systemic issues impacting our electricity supply. Many areas in the country receive only two hours of electricity over five days. Compounding this issue, communities often have to purchase and replace transformers, a responsibility that should fall to the DISCOS. These challenges not only cripple businesses but also diminish the quality of life for many Nigerians.

By directing DISCOS to meter their customers under this subsidy scheme, you will be addressing a critical need and creating a legacy of fairness and progress in the Nigerian power sector. This initiative will not only benefit the masses but also promote your regime, creating a sound and outstanding history for the future. So i hereby recommend that the price of meters be subsidized to a range of ₦20,000 to ₦30,000, significantly lower than the current cost of ₦83,000 to ₦130,000.

I am confident that your leadership and commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians will drive the success of this initiative. Thank you for considering this request, and I look forward to the positive impact this program will have on our nation.

Yours sincerely,
Vtr. Ezekiel Ufot Idiok
A Social Analyst and a public commentator.
+2348030552949

Vtr. Ezekiel Idiok, a prominent socialite and media analyst, has appealed to the federal government to reconsider its plan of allocating approximately N2.8 trillion for electricity subsidies. Instead, he urges the government to prioritize subsidizing prepaid meters for Nigerians, including those in impoverished communities.

Speaking to Journalist in Uyo on Tuesday morning following remarks by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, Idiok emphasized the importance of addressing the prepaid meter issue as a more effective means of ensuring fair access to electricity.

Minister Adelabu highlighted the government's need for substantial funding to maintain electricity subsidies and prevent tariff increases for the remainder of the year during a session with the Senate Committee on Power.

Vtr. Idiok also called upon President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the President of the Senate, Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio to intervene and reconsider the current policy to encourage power companies to improve their services to Nigerians.

"WHO'S NEXT" ARRAIGNMENT CHAT (MY OPINION)

For DSS:

Emefiele
Malami
Idris
Okowa(Emefiele's Relation)
IPOB financial link man in South East
Nirsal MDs
Etc.

For EFCC:

Matawalle
Ortom
Ikpeazu
Etc.

For ICPC:

Wike
Udom
Tambuwal
Ganduje
etc.

REASONS FOR DSS:

1. Nirsal & Covid-19 loan.
2. Anchor Borrowers Funds.
3. NPOWER stipends & Empowerment Loans
4. New Naira Notes Production and Distribution.
5. Condition Cash Transfer,Trader's Money etc.
6. Exchange Rate Manipulations & special Treatments.
7. Abacha Looted Recovery Fund.
8. IPOB sponsorship(National Security Threat).

REASONS FOR EFCC :

1. New Party in Government.
2. States Financial Mismanagement.
3. Poor Performances and lacked of Critical development.
4. Whistle blowers and Petitions.

REASONS FOR ICPC:
.
1. Financial/13% derivation.
2. Financial Misappropriation.
3. Petition & whistle blowers.
4. Unreasonable Spending of States Funds.
5. Political Vendetta from the perceived Enemy
Or Post-Election Lost Syndrome.[b][/b]

Feel free to add yours.

[b]As a matter of first importance I'm extremely pleased with my party, The All Progressive Congress (APC), considering the fine pro qualities of these Aspirants, from Ahmed Bola Tinubu, David Umahi, Rotimi Amaechi, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and many others.

I avoided manhandling or going against any of these up-and-comers as a result of place my Party above personal sentiment and the fact that they are largely best qualities to be voted for, however just not many here are suitable at the moment like this where the Nigerians character-sort of-Citizenry with various sketchy and witty characters are scheming for their interests.

I therefore list my ideal model of a Nigerian President comes 2023 in the ruling party.

1. A Candidate from Southern part who will actually win the 2023 Presidential political race through massive support from the North section of the country assuming the Opposition Party chooses to fill in a fierce Northern competitor like Alhaji Atiku Abubakar with financial Match.

2. Someone whose choices in government will make the party wins past(beyond) his Two constitutional terms or APC 16years Presidency due to the sort of resistance we have that plays grimy.

3. Somebody who isn't apprehensive or pay attention to narrow minded and degenerate Powerful political class or Religious pioneers who predicts dooms days without bit of substance since dread is the most remarkable weapon to debilitate a leader.

4. Somebody who's insight and association can resolve any party disputes even at the di-minutes with all the waring parties coming to arrangement without been questionable.

5. Somebody who has political procedures to incapacitate savages without raising dust and political tension.

6. A man who's international strategy will be cheered by populace with his quality and histories in authority.

7. An aspirant like President Muhammadu Buhari who has a large followers as a leader for backup and resistance against the State enemies destabilize actions like End-Sars-Protest, political motivated insecurity etc.

8. A man who takes a decision, possesses it and takes responsibility for his actions.

I Approve this message.[/b]

[b]As a matter of first importance I'm extremely pleased with my party, The All Progressive Congress (APC), considering the fine pro qualities of these Aspirants, from Ahmed Bola Tinubu, David Umahi, Rotimi Amaechi, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and many others.

I avoided manhandling or going against any of these up-and-comers as a result of place my Party above personal sentiment and the fact that they are largely best qualities to be voted for, however just not many here are suitable at the moment like this where the Nigerians character-sort of-Citizenry with various sketchy and witty characters are scheming for their interests.

I therefore list my ideal model of a Nigerian President comes 2023 in the ruling party.

1. An Candidate from Southern part who will actually win the 2023 Presidential political race through massive support from the North section of the country assuming the Opposition Party chooses to fill in a fierce Northern competitor like Alhaji Atiku Abubakar with financial Match.

2. Someone whose choices in government will make the party wins past(beyond) his Two constitutional terms or APC 16years Presidency due to the sort of resistance we have that plays grimy.

3. Somebody who isn't apprehensive or pay attention to narrow minded and degenerate Powerful political class or Religious pioneers who predicts dooms days without bit of substance since dread is the most remarkable weapon to debilitate a leader.

4. Somebody who's insight and association can resolve any party disputes even at the di-minutes with all the waring parties coming to arrangement without been questionable.

5. Somebody who has political procedures to incapacitate savages without raising dust and political tension.

6. A man who's international strategy will be cheered by populace with his quality and histories in authority.

7. An aspirant like President Muhammadu Buhari who has a large followers as a leader for backup and resistance against the State enemies destabilize actions like End-Sars-Protest, political motivated insecurity etc.

8. A man who takes a decision, possesses it and takes responsibility for his actions.

I am Dezik, I Approve this message.[/b]

FORMER EKET PDP YOUTH LEADER, 50 OTHERS DECAMPS TO THE APC

It was a pandemonium in PDP Eket Ward 3 Urban in Eket Local governments Area of Akwa Ibom State on Friday, as a strong youth leader, 50 others decamped to the All Progressives Congress(APC).

Pst. (Prince) Ebitu Anweidghe-abasi, a political youth leader who decamps on Friday to the APC sighted the injustice and poor performance of the former party(pdp) in the past 16yrs.

He thank the President, Mohammed Buhari for effective leadership and performance within two years of his administration, sighting the ongoing APC led federal government anti-corruption fight and development in the region.

He also thank Hon. Dr. Emem Wills who is also the political leader of the Ward for accepting him into the party in a warm welcome ceremony.

The local government chapter leader of the party Mr. Godwin Akwaowo who accepted and welcomed the new members urge them to be an example of a change advocate in the society towards realizing the change begins with me mentality, he also encouraged the mobilization for voters registration especially for those who had no voters card.

He therefore commended the President Mohammed Buhari for approving the construction of Calabar-Itu, Ikot Ekpene highway as a testimony of a good governance.
He condemned every establishment of so called Real APC paraded by Former Sen. James Akpan Udoedeghe and banned any signpost of the said group from the area.

The occasion which had the attendance of high dignitaries and party chieftains including Hon. Bassey Dan Abia(jnr) who advised the new members to abide by the rules of the party.

BABA, 298 MILLION CAR!
by Otunba Abu

Going through senate decision today on investigation of 298 million naira car for senate president is very sad at this time of recession.

Today, people commit suicide every day in Nigeria because they could not makes end meet and I am wondering how somebody with the right senses can order 298 million car when our population is less than 200 hundred million.

To me, saraki has hundreds of both official and personal car, thus, If he decides to create an award to help Nigerians with the money like what Gown did in 1974 with Udoji civil servant award, he would have help by given 1 million naira each to every Nigerians with the money for just one car.

This is 100% wasteful and if Benedict Murray-Bruce and Shehu Sani fail to come out to against this wasteful activities in the senate, they should stop disturbing us with their critics.

Obonnaya Onu

During construction

Does it really mean that MTN has a daily 3.5GB plan?

I can't remember how many times he suggested this to the past government who enjoyed oil price boom

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I do double subscription at once
500 for 2G unlimited airtel for 25 days
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