In a grim turn of events, Nigeria’s electricity grid has once again plunged into darkness as power generation drastically declined from a peak of 3,594.60 megawatts (MW) at approximately 1:00 a.m. to a mere 42.7MW at the time of filing this report.
As of 12:00 noon today, the nation’s power supply remained perilously low, with only the Delta Power plant managing to contribute a paltry 41.00MW to the grid, while the Afam plant struggled with a meager 1.7MW output.
This latest power outage comes as a bitter blow to Nigerians, occurring just five days after the grid experienced two collapses within a span of 12 hours, casting the entire nation into darkness. The recurring instability of the electricity grid has not only disrupted daily life but also raised concerns about the country’s ability to meet the energy demands of its citizens and businesses.
Authorities are yet to provide a comprehensive explanation for these recurrent power failures, leaving many Nigerians frustrated and in dire need of a sustainable solution to the ongoing electricity crisis. As the nation grapples with these challenges, citizens and businesses are left to bear the brunt of extended blackouts, impacting everything from productivity to essential services.
Efforts to stabilize Nigeria’s power supply have been ongoing for years, with limited success. The recent setbacks serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need for a robust and enduring solution to the country’s electricity woes.
