Blackout: Incessant Grid Collapses, An Embarrassment To Nigeria – FCT Residents

Many electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory have decried the incessant grid collapses, describing them as an embarrassment to the country.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the nation was plunged into darkness on Monday following the collapse of the national grid.
NAN reports that the collapse on Monday was the sixth in 2024.

However, power was restored to some parts of the country on Tuesday.
Consumers residing in Kubwa, Lugbe, Kuje, and the surrounding areas told NAN that it was time the Federal Government found a lasting solution to the persistent grid collapses.

Mrs Eniola Oluseyi, a resident of Kubwa, described the frequent grid collapses as embarrassing and urged the government to find a way to resolve the issue.

Oluseyi said, “Every time we experience a blackout or grid collapse, it is embarrassing for consumers.”

“Government should find a way to put an end to these collapses or blackouts to prevent future occurrences,” she said.

Mr Chibuzor Okoye, a resident of Lugbe, said it was disheartening to hear about grid collapses or system failures repeatedly, adding that it does not reflect well on the country.

Mrs Priscilla Akpan, also residing in Lugbe, said that it was detrimental for the grid to collapse so often, leaving Nigerians in darkness.

“This is unacceptable for a country where a significant amount of money is spent on the power sector, yet there is no improvement,” she said.

Another consumer, Mr Usman Aliyu, a resident of Kuje, said that with the substantial sums of money being allocated to the power sector, grid collapses should not be happening.

According to him, a large amount of money is allocated to the power sector, so those responsible for maintaining the grid should identify the cause of the frequent collapses and address it.

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, in a statement on its Twitter handle, said the grid collapsed on Monday at about 6:58 p.m.
It did not, however, provide reasons for the collapse.

“Rest assured, we are working with relevant stakeholders to restore power as soon as the grid stabilises,” the company said.
(NAN)