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Epileptic Power Supply Not Fg’s Problem – Fashola by naijapikin04(op): 1:33am On Dec 14, 2018
https://nextedition.com.ng/2018/12/14/epileptic-power-supply-not-fg-problem-fashola/

The Minister of Power Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said he is not directly responsible for the epileptic power supply currently experienced in some parts of the country.

Fashola, who disclosed this while speaking at the Nextier Power Dialogue on Wednesday night in Abuja, told his listeners that there were problems in the power sector, but reminded them that it was not the Federal Government’s problem if citizens in the country do not have electricity, especially since the sector was privatised.

He said, “There are problems without a doubt and we must deal with them. But let me remind you, all of the assets that the Ministry of Power used to control for power have been sold by the last administration before I came. And so if you don’t have power, it is not the government’s problem. Let us be honest.

“The people who are operating the power sector, generation and distribution are now privately owned companies. I am here because I am concerned. If your telephone is not working, it is not the minister of communication that you go to. Let us be very clear.”

The minister added, “So for those of you who want to weaponise electricity, face the businessmen who have taken it up. Let us be honest. If your bank over-charges you interest, is it the minister of finance you go to? So let’s be clear. This is now a private business by Act of parliament 2005.

“My role is regulatory, oversight and policy, but I have a problem which is the fact that I can’t see a problem and turn my back, so I’m getting involved. So the people you should be talking to about transformers is not me, the ministry doesn’t supply transformers anymore.”

Re: Epileptic Power Supply Not Fg’s Problem – Fashola by glo4chuks: 1:44am On Dec 14, 2018
noted
Re: Epileptic Power Supply Not Fg’s Problem – Fashola by Amthol(m): 1:51am On Dec 14, 2018
naijapikin04:
https://nextedition.com.ng/2018/12/14/epileptic-power-supply-not-fg-problem-fashola/

The Minister of Power Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said he is not directly responsible for the epileptic power supply currently experienced in some parts of the country.

Fashola, who disclosed this while speaking at the Nextier Power Dialogue on Wednesday night in Abuja, told his listeners that there were problems in the power sector, but reminded them that it was not the Federal Government’s problem if citizens in the country do not have electricity, especially since the sector was privatised.

He said, “There are problems without a doubt and we must deal with them. But let me remind you, all of the assets that the Ministry of Power used to control for power have been sold by the last administration before I came. And so if you don’t have power, it is not the government’s problem. Let us be honest.

“The people who are operating the power sector, generation and distribution are now privately owned companies. I am here because I am concerned. If your telephone is not working, it is not the minister of communication that you go to. Let us be very clear.”

The minister added, “So for those of you who want to weaponise electricity, face the businessmen who have taken it up. Let us be honest. If your bank over-charges you interest, is it the minister of finance you go to? So let’s be clear. This is now a private business by Act of parliament 2005.

“My role is regulatory, oversight and policy, but I have a problem which is the fact that I can’t see a problem and turn my back, so I’m getting involved. So the people you should be talking to about transformers is not me, the ministry doesn’t supply transformers anymore.”
This information needs to circulate to the grass root so we know who to hold
Otherwise is to you ooo Honorable Minister
Re: Epileptic Power Supply Not Fg’s Problem – Fashola by Megatrix: 3:55am On Dec 14, 2018
Is this not the same clown that said any government that can't fix electricity in six months is unserious?
Re: Epileptic Power Supply Not Fg’s Problem – Fashola by Nobody: 4:17am On Dec 14, 2018
Uncle Fasholahuh

This "Lai Syndrome" is stronger than I thought.

You now speaking from both sides of your mouth.

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Re: Epileptic Power Supply Not Fg’s Problem – Fashola by Nobody: 4:20am On Dec 14, 2018
Megatrix:
Is this not the same clown that said any government that can't fix electricity in six months is unserious?
His eyes haff clear now.

Nigerians shine ya eyes. Enough is enough.
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