A reported imminent hike in electricity tariff against widespread resentment by Nigerians smacks of gross insensitivity on the part of government to appreciate the high level of poverty and suffering among the populace. MYTO presumed that electricity supply would steadily rise, which would necessitate periodic review of tariff. But rather than improve, the power supply situation has been on the decrease, yet the tariff is frequently reviewed based on MYTO. Companies, individuals and regions that can invest in the power sector should be permitted to generate power for use and sale to interested consumers. Electricity supply is too important to be trifled with the way we have been doing.

Source: The Guardian January 12, 2020 03:56 UTC