A total of 74 per cent of power users in Nigeria are dissatisfied with the supply of electricity across the country, the World Bank has said. It also stated that while 93 per cent of metered power users paid their bills regularly, 78 per cent of electricity consumers in Nigeria received less than 12 hours of supply daily. It said, “Seventy-six per cent (power users are) willing to pay more for electricity if supply improves. Sixty-two per cent do not believe that the power sector is being managed efficiently.”It added, “Seventy-four per cent are dissatisfied with electricity supply. It noted that opinion research was the best practice for the development and implementation of national communication campaigns.

Source: Punch April 24, 2021 23:26 UTC