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Enough Lies, Give Us Light!” – NLC Slams Power Minister Adelabu Over Electricity Crisis
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly rebuked a recent claim by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who stated that 150 million Nigerians now enjoy adequate electricity backed by a 5,500 megawatt (MW) supply.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero dismissed the minister’s comments as blatant propaganda and “statistical gymnastics” meant to deceive the public.
The NLC pointed out that, according to global standards, a country requires a minimum of 1,000MW per one million people—meaning Nigeria should be producing at least 150,000MW to meet its population’s power demands. Instead, the nation continues to struggle with generating a fraction of that capacity, without any real improvement in infrastructure or energy distribution.
Despite over a decade of privatisation and trillions of Naira spent, the NLC noted that Nigeria’s power sector remains stagnant, with no significant upgrades or expansion.
The Congress also criticised the recent hikes in electricity tariffs under Bands A, B, and C, calling the system a legalised form of exploitation. It warned Minister Adelabu to stop insulting Nigerians’ intelligence with exaggerated claims and empty promises.
“This outrageous statement is not only misleading, it is a cruel joke on a population burdened by daily blackouts, inflated electricity bills, and a dysfunctional power sector tailored for private profit at the cost of national development,” the NLC said.
“Suggesting that 150 million Nigerians have steady power in a country barely able to generate a shaky 5,000MW is an affront to the daily struggles of citizens. By global standards, Nigeria should be generating no less than 150,000MW.
“Where are the power plants supporting this alleged supply? Where is the modern transmission infrastructure? Why are households in darkness and industries shutting their doors?”
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