The repeated collapses of Nigeria’s national grid, including the third one in just a week, underscore the fragility of the country’s power infrastructure. The latest collapse on Saturday morning has left many states in darkness, with data from the Nigerian System Operator’s portal showing zero megawatts (MW) as of 9:20 AM. Only a few distribution companies, including Benin DisCo, Ibadan DisCo, Ikeja DisCo, and Eko DisCo, have minimal electricity supply.
This ongoing crisis has caused severe disruptions to businesses and households, with unreliable power supply becoming a chronic issue. The collapse comes amid the high cost and scarcity of fuel, which makes alternative energy solutions difficult for many Nigerians.
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has highlighted the need for structural reform, specifically advocating for multiple power grids in different regions to reduce the frequency of nationwide collapses. His remarks followed the launch of Hexing Livoltek, an electricity meter manufacturing company in Lekki. The minister’s call aligns with the concerns of energy sector stakeholders, who have long argued that the centralized grid is incapable of meeting Nigeria’s energy demands.
These recent events have only heightened calls for immediate action to build a more resilient power infrastructure that can provide consistent and reliable electricity to Nigeria’s growing population.
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