₦airaland Forum

darediamond:
So you don't know by now that that Power Generation and distribution in Nigeria deliberately set be epileptic so as to CHECKMATE EVERY NIGERIANS expecially southern Nigerians?

osuofia2:
Stop lying, compare what we generate and distribute with the top and see that we are doing nothing to improve electricity. SA generate over 60,000 while Nigeria does between 3000-5000 . Shameful

Great100000:
Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/top-10-african-countries-with-most-reliable-electricity-supply/

ARISHEM:
Corruption is the only thing not making electricity to function well in Nigeria.
The moment we solve our electricity problems is when corruption has been dealt with

VeeVeeMyLuv:
Listen

We don't have any business with darkness

We have coal, sunlight, hydro, oil and gas, uranium other natural resources etc to be able to comfortably generate electricity needs of the populace at an affordable rate.

But what do we have today?

VeeVeeMyLuv:
Electricity right now without bypassing in Nigeria is very very expensive and completely out of the reach of the common man.

Great100000:
Honestly, this is very sad as a Nigerian and as a giant of Africa.

Our Government need to do more about the electricity of the country.

I can't believe it that Nigeria is not on the list.

doncartel:
I knew Ghana must be there because they are enjoying good governance and democracy.

The priority should be job creation and power supply. If I achieve 95% employment rate and 95% electricity access as governor of Anambra state, then we don turn to Europe be that.

Chachalogo:
Why exactly we are 'the giant of Africa'?

Honestly that narrative has to change as it negates the realities on ground

E2000:
Where is the foolish Giant of Africa?

IDERAWOLE:
We know this is your objective of bringing the topic. Emergency lovers of Nigeria who must wake up daily to drag the nation they so much love like their egungun brother pitobi.

Move to the next topic of bashing Nigeria.

Nigerians are now used to your strategic.

Una go soon get tired.

IronGalaxy:
Yes, we are a G2O founding member for a reason, that's why our power issues are almost over while yours are only just beginning

nairalanda1:
Southy also charges cost reflective tarrifs compared to Nigeria.

To the point that sometimes power prices can jump up twice in a month.

And even then, they don't have enough power self.

Nigeria where sixty percent of people bypass meters, meaning power companies operate at a loss, meaning they cannot supply power effectively

And before you start, aba power company was supplying 24 hour a day power and people were complaining of how expensive it was. Same thing with band a people

Nigerians think electricity is free. That's why we don't have light. Even government owes discos and gencos self.

lezz:
DEI inclusion. That's why you survive by grants, subsides and payment from America who embarrassed you publicly like tiny Burundi.

I woke up this morning to 4 mentions by 4 Zulus.

But I have never dedicated my mornings to pandering to Zulu emotions. I have work to do and an office to run, not much we can say for majority of your demographic.

Next time, my friends

osuofia2:
Your highlighted points are valid, we should replecatet what Ghana and others did that they were able to get to their level. The major problem is our discos,

nairalanda1:
Southy also charges cost reflective tarrifs compared to Nigeria.

To the point that sometimes power prices can jump up twice in a month.

And even then, they don't have enough power self.

Nigeria where sixty percent of people bypass meters, meaning power companies operate at a loss, meaning they cannot supply power effectively

And before you start, aba power company was supplying 24 hour a day power and people were complaining of how expensive it was. Same thing with band a people

Nigerians think electricity is free. That's why we don't have light. Even government owes discos and gencos self.

Jakarta:
How will I pay cost reflective tariffs as Nigerian consumer when i foot the bills for buying of transformers, electric poles, meters, and maintaining them, Is it supposed to be my responsibility as a consumer?

nairalanda1:
You foot the bills for transformers, electric polies, meters and maintenance, because you don't pay a cost reflective tarrif, therefore your local disco cannot make the profit needed to do that effortlessly for you, so you end up doing it.

That has been the problem since we had NEPA.

Jakarta:
And what makes you think if the Discos are ready to take full responsibility, for reliable and efficient power people won't pay cost reflective tariffs?

Nigeria erratic and poor power supply has nothing to do with people not paying cost reflective tariffs.

nairalanda1:
Because they won't earn profits, or attract investment otherwise.

We aren't under NEPA things since 2013.

Denying a problem does not mean the problem doesn't exist.

I also suggest you run a business where 19% of your consumers pay you the appropriate price, while the rest underpay or not pay at all for your service. You will soon see why.

You sound like a father who does not give his child food, and expects him to do his chores and come first in class every term.

Jakarta:
I don't think you understood the question I asked, read it slowly so you will understand it.



There are various customers tiers in business. There are customers that businesses go the extra limits for in terms of services offered because, they are very confident of these customers paying for the extra service rendered. What stops Discos from doing this?

Lazy excuses, and chasing shadows, people will pay for reliable service rendered. A good number of Nigeria homes still spent heavily on fueling their generators, they will gladly pay for reliable power.

nairalanda1:
In brief, you want power for free.

That's not possible.

Good morning

Jakarta:
If this is what you arrived at, then I blame for myself for the time wasted in beating a dead horse.

DeltaOil:
We were considered Giant of Africa when Christians ruled Nigeria.
Gowon, OBJ & Goodluck.

Notice everytime Nigeria suffers, its from the Religion of Peace.
This shows its different from Christianity & hence not of God.
Thats why the religion of peace hates Christians.

So if Nija wan progress , its to find a Christian to take number one job.

nairalanda1:
So why do you oppose cost reflective tarrifs?

That shows you want power for free .

erico2k2:
Have you any idea the Energy demand figure of Nigeria? as it stands, No African country can generate up to 40 percent of our Energy demands.

Kay17:
China and Singapore have proven that you don’t need to be a democracy to enjoy the benefits and prosperities of global trade and good governance.

Jakarta:
Can you please point out where I opposed cost reflective tariff? You don't expect me to pay cost reflective tariffs when I'm shouldering the responsibilities of disco. I will gladly pay cost reflective tariff when they start taking responsibilities. Engaging you is nothing more like beating a dead horse, I've wasted too much time in ELI5 to you. My last response is this.

doncartel:
I knew Ghana must be there because they are enjoying good governance and democracy.

The priority should be job creation and power supply. If I achieve 95% employment rate and 95% electricity access as governor of Anambra state, then we don turn to Europe be that.