An influential figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba, has asserted that Algeria has made the decision to offer complimentary electricity supply to the Niger Republic.

Previously, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) had severed power connections to the embattled country.

Adam Umar El-yandiski, the Public Relations Officer of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Kano State sub-region, confirmed this development to Channels Television through a phone call….CONTINUE READING

He clarified that the power supply to Niger Republic is directly linked to the national grid and does not impact any other region within Nigeria.

This decision was taken as a form of pressure on the leaders of the recent coup in Niger.

Meanwhile, in a tweet on Friday, Adamu Garba announced that Niger had found an alternative solution to its power supply challenges. The APC stalwart indicated that Algeria has committed to providing free electricity to the Niger Republic.

Former Kaduna Central legislator, Shehu Sani, criticized the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), led by President Bola Tinubu, for discontinuing the power supply to Niger Republic. Sani argued that this move would push Nigeriens to live autonomously without relying on external support.

As reported, power disruptions in Niger have become less frequent compared to the past. Power is available for approximately one hour intervals in cities such as Niamey, Maradi, and Zinder.

Sani expressed his thoughts on the implications of Nigeria halting its power supply to its northern neighbor. He highlighted that this action would negatively affect hospitals, schools, homes, and offices in Niger, rather than applying pressure on the military junta. Sani asserted that the decision would lead Nigeriens to rally around their government and foster self-reliance.

It has been reported that Nigeria’s suspension of power supply to the Niger Republic is among the sanctions imposed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in response to the recent coup in the country.