Nigerians across several states are voicing growing frustration over poor electricity supply and rising bills, as power challenges continue to disrupt homes and businesses nationwide.
From the industrial centers of Kano, Kaduna, and Borno to urban households in Lagos, Ogun, Benue, and Plateau, residents and small business owners say they are battling with irregular power and inflated charges, especially under the controversial Band A tariff.
Consumers under Band A, which promises 20 hours of electricity daily, told Daily Trust they are paying more without receiving the promised service. Others lamented being charged heavily through estimated billing, as many homes still lack prepaid meters.
Responding to the nationwide complaints, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, through his media aide Bolaji Tunji, said the federal government was working on solutions but warned that “we won’t get there overnight.”
As frustrations mount, citizens are demanding urgent reforms in Nigeria’s electricity sector to address billing fairness, improve supply, and reduce the financial burden on consumers.
