Electricity Problems In Nigeria, Threats To EFCC's Existence + More | Sunday Politics

Seun means business today Lol

They should give us light to run our business on daioly basis, Fuel is on the high side, We are not enjoying our business at all. The profit is going into buying of fuel to power our generator. We need light to run our business please.

Things that has to do with electricity from the direction Nigeria is heading to na our children children who is brave enough to counter these greedy politician na them may witness it , 13 000 mega watt wey no reach Nigeria , how e take reach other neighboring country wey Dem have 247 light ,and which part of Nigeria wey dey get 247 power supply make we go comfam am , just dey de dey stammer anyhow , the thing wey dey pain me be say, we still dey pay light bill for light wey we no dey get from them , if you ask me , I will beat moi chest and tell you na Dem wey wey owe Nigeria citizen light, all the light bill we paying so far , if it were in a working country , e suppose be deposit, na mumu wey dem take put for power house , person wey no complete elementary 6 , an old man wey suppose retire make young intellect take over , 13000 mega watt is it for eba

20, 22 hours is different from 24 hours.

Besides, all these bands A. B and whatever is madness.
Why are they dividing and categorising the citizenry?
In other words, if you don't have a certain amount of money, you don't get electricity right from the source,as it is at the moment, the source dictate what the citizens pay, not by what each individual consumes.
Why not just produce and distribute electricity, and the people determine what they can conveniently consume and pay for, instead of forcing people on band's and they struggling to pay for what they did not consume.

How did South Africa, kenya and Ghana do it? How many years did they need to do that?

This man is sound
He used the simplest terms
I could understand the situation.
Kudos!
I pray the grid stop collapsing
However, to be fair, power has improved since adelabu came
But veryyyyy expensive

Efcc should be scrapped

Seun, these people are big thieves. NIGERIA ITSELF WOULD COLAPSE SOON. THE EARLIER THE BETTER. ALL THE POLITICIAN ARE JUST WARMING THE BENCH. FLUG THIS MAN AND SEND HIM RUNING.

I think he is a retired military man. Na them they always say sir to all question,

The EFCC and ICPC have failed to archive the purposes for which they are established. They are selective and political bulldogs in the hands of the president.

All i can see here with this electricity man is incompetence driven by federal character. You already charging the people for what you can not produce. The man sounding like it is a rocket science to generate and transmit power.

It's best to privatise the power sector. It will be of help to our economy development.
These politicians aren't ready at all for Nigeria turn around

We have been hearing this from them. Just lairs every where

The picture that he painted of the electricity generation in the country is still on embryonic stage. And instead of progressing, it is retrogressive. The question is, how can the country attain industrial growth without a stable electricity supply? And the answer is, the prospect looks very dim. Because of corruption, lack of technical expertise and mismanagement. Also, the privatization process of NEPA was tinted with corruption and missteps.
Because NEPA seems to be more effective than the current distribution private companies in the country. In fact, they are lacking expertise in the field of maintenance, equipment shortages and diagnostic procedures. Everything is just in a mess because the electricity private provider sectors are now bosses over their customers in Nigeria. And Nigerians are handicapped and perplexed by the incompetence of electricity private companies in Nigeria.
For example, Ikeja Electric Power company is under performing and cannot meet the yearning of its Nigerians customers. The company cannot rectify or troubleshoot faults. And outside its looks flamboyant but lacks technical expertise support systems. Including bureaucracy which creates malfeasance in the workplace. Customers are pleading for help and never ending telephone calls back and forth. Because management is not in control of their technical team. Thereby, leaving customers properties in total darkness and uncertainty. And leading citizens to blame the government.

Truth be said, Northerner are the one enjoying light in Nigeria 🇳🇬

Implementing governance improvement and anti-corruption measures from the ground up requires a multi-layered approach that targets both the government and the private sector, while also involving civil society. Here’s a roadmap on how this can be achieved:

1. Strengthening Institutional Frameworks
Legal Reforms:

Review and Update Anti-Corruption Laws: Outdated laws should be revised to meet modern challenges. Introducing more stringent penalties for corrupt practices and closing loopholes is essential.
Whistleblower Protection Laws: Strengthening and enforcing whistleblower laws will encourage people to report corruption without fear of retaliation.
Judicial Independence: Ensure that the judiciary is free from political interference and has the capacity to prosecute corruption cases swiftly and fairly.
Decentralizing Anti-Corruption Agencies:

Strengthen and expand the reach of agencies like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to rural and local levels. These agencies should be decentralized so they can address corruption at all levels of government, not just in major cities.
2. Improving Public Sector Transparency
E-Government Systems:
Implement digital platforms for public services (e.g., tax payments, procurement, and licensing) to reduce face-to-face interactions, where corruption often occurs. Digital systems leave trails and make corruption more difficult.
Open Data Initiatives: Governments should make budget data, procurement contracts, and other financial records available to the public. Citizens should be able to track how government funds are being spent.
Strengthen Financial Oversight:
Require public officials to declare their assets before and after holding office, and make these declarations accessible to the public.
Implement independent audits of public projects, and ensure that results are publicly accessible and acted upon if fraud is detected.
3. Community-Level Engagement
Civic Education:

Launch education campaigns to raise awareness of the costs of corruption and the benefits of transparency. People need to understand how corruption hurts development and what they can do to combat it.
Train local communities to monitor public projects. When citizens are empowered to hold local officials accountable, it puts pressure on the system to be more transparent.
Grassroots Monitoring & Reporting Systems:

Create platforms where citizens can report corruption at the local level. For instance, mobile apps or SMS-based systems can allow citizens to report incidents of corruption or misuse of public resources anonymously.
4. Capacity Building for Public Servants
Training Programs:

Train public officials on ethical practices, accountability, and transparency. Ensuring they are aware of and understand anti-corruption laws is critical.
Encourage public sector reforms that promote merit-based hiring and promotion to reduce nepotism and bribery in appointments.
Increase Salaries and Benefits:

Low pay for civil servants often fuels corruption. By increasing salaries and offering performance-based incentives, the motivation to engage in corrupt practices can be reduced.
5. Strengthening Law Enforcement and Judicial Systems
Fast-Track Anti-Corruption Courts:
Create special courts to handle corruption cases, ensuring they are dealt with swiftly and efficiently. Long delays in corruption trials often allow suspects to evade justice.
Increase Capacity of Law Enforcement:
Equip law enforcement agencies with modern tools and training to investigate and prosecute corruption cases. This includes using forensic accounting, data analytics, and collaboration with international anti-corruption bodies to track illicit financial flows.
6. Public Procurement Reforms
Transparent Procurement Processes:
Implement transparent e-procurement systems where tenders are public and can be monitored by civil society. Competitive bidding should be mandatory for all public contracts.
Independent Procurement Auditors: Establish an independent body to monitor procurement processes to ensure no collusion or rigging occurs.
7. Private Sector Accountability
Corporate Governance Reforms:

Enforce corporate governance standards that require transparency in business operations, including regular audits and financial disclosures.
Strengthen Tax Systems: Ensure companies are paying their fair share of taxes. Simplify tax filing processes to reduce corruption in tax collection agencies.
Partnership with Business Associations:

Encourage private sector leaders to sign and uphold anti-corruption pledges. Engage professional associations to create codes of conduct and peer-accountability mechanisms.
8. International Collaboration
Tracking Illicit Financial Flows:
Collaborate with international organizations and countries to track and recover assets stolen through corruption. Leveraging global anti-money laundering systems is crucial to preventing funds from leaving the country.
Trade and Investment Transparency:
Ensure transparency in international trade deals and foreign direct investment (FDI) by using clear, public procedures for approving deals and contracts.
9. Political Will and Leadership by Example
Strong Leadership:
Political leaders must lead by example and demonstrate zero tolerance for corruption. Top officials should be seen adhering to anti-corruption measures, and those involved in corrupt activities must be held accountable, regardless of rank.
Anti-Corruption Pacts:
Government leaders, civil society, and the private sector should enter into anti-corruption pacts, making commitments to uphold transparent and ethical practices in all dealings.
10. Regular Monitoring and Evaluation
Annual Corruption Reports:
Governments should publish annual corruption reports, detailing the progress of anti-corruption efforts and the performance of key institutions. This adds pressure to sustain reforms.
Performance Metrics:
Track the performance of anti-corruption initiatives through clear metrics, such as the number of convictions, assets recovered, and reductions in bribery and embezzlement.
By addressing corruption systematically through these bottom-up initiatives, Nigeria can foster a more transparent and accountable environment that enhances governance, boosts economic growth, and instills public confidence.

Seun keep the good work going

Only 6 MW and grid is failing! At 100MW, Nigeria will catch fire!

I have never seen PHCN upgrade transformers.

In fact ,the community contributes money to repair or replace and no refund, more bills paid.

These government officials are jokers.

A bunch of selfish comedians.

I rest my case.

Excuses excuses 😢

Mr honorabe man, are you telling the general that Nigeria as a Nation cannot produce enough electricity for the teeming population?

Nigeria's Electricity power holding company is the sick Nigerian baby.Intensively cared for.Numerous options of cure but is constantly developing new diseases. What is it now?National grid have broken down!!.