Presidential candidate Peter Obi has attributed Nigeria’s electricity challenges to a lack of political will and has urged for decisive action to address the crisis.
He made this statement in response to a report on Tanzania’s electricity surplus, which has enabled the country to shut down some power stations.
Obi lamented that Nigeria’s current electricity production is insufficient to power even one major city, let alone the rural areas.
He noted that Tanzania has achieved rapid electricity access through strong political will and commitment, with electricity access increasing from 7% in 2011 to 37.7% in 2020.
In contrast, Nigeria’s situation remains dire, with 60% of the population living without access to electricity.
Obi emphasized the economic losses resulting from this lack of access and called for the government to “sanitise and rescue the sector” with a nationalistic disposition.
He believes that with competent and committed leadership, Nigeria can achieve a stable power sector, which is critical for the country’s progress.
Obi urged for decisive action to address the electricity crisis, citing Tanzania’s success as a model to follow.
