The power generated in the country has in the last one week dropped by 1,000 megawatts resulting in the current epileptic supply of electricity being experienced across many parts of the country.
This was disclosed in the figures released by the Federal Ministry of Power which showed that the peak power generated by the country as at 15 October was 3,513.5MW but now currently generating about 2,513MW as against the needed 12,800MW.
Many Nigerians across the country have in the last one week complained about the epileptic supply of electricity currently being experienced while also calling on the power firms to step up as they haven’t been living up to expectation since the sector was privatised last year.
The Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, on Monday in Abuja also confirmed the poor supply of electricity being expereinced across to the country, saying the loss of about 1,000MW was responsible.
He said the loss was caused by gas pipeline vandalism.
“We want to be very sure that this is nipped in the bud with regards to gas supply and we are doing everything possible to minimise the incidences of vandalism.
“Now, look at what vandalism has cost us; nearly 1,000MW of power in the past one week on a daily basis. And this means that every Nigerian is cringing in pain because of the loss,” Nebo said.
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