One thing past and present successive governments have promised and woefully failed to give Nigerians is energy security.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) defines energy security as the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price.
Key takeaways:
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Electricity access in Nigeria hasn’t improved despite promises from past and present governments.
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The APC and PDP manifestos outline their grand plans for the power sector ranging from meter installation to infrastructure upgrades.
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However, neither plan addresses the core reason why the power sector is in limbo—funding.
This isn’t a concept Nigerians are familiar with. Our electricity supply is anything but uninterrupted, and lately, even alternative fuels have either become too expensive (diesel) or too scarce (petrol).
