Between 1988 and 2019, Nigeria spent over $30billion on the power sector. Though electricity was supplied, it went off less than an hour after he had already started production. Corroborating Dr Ogaji’s claim on the apparent constraints limiting the effectiveness and productivity of the distribution companies across the country, the Chief Operating Officer of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), Engr. In this case, she said where an electricity allocation of load is being rejected; it overloads the distribution lines, thereby leading to grid collapse. Speaking on the effect of poor electricity supply on the economy, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) called for a holistic reform of the sector.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 20, 2020 15:33 UTC