We Now Celebrate When Light Comes On – Actress Mary Njoku Blasts Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis

Nollywood actress and film producer Mary Remmy Njoku has expressed concern over the worsening state of electricity supply in Nigeria, questioning the country’s progress in providing reliable power to its citizens.

The ROK Studios chief executive described the situation as increasingly frustrating, noting that Nigerians have become more accustomed to prolonged power outages than consistent electricity supply, despite rising costs.

In a post expressing her dissatisfaction, Njoku reflected on how public expectations regarding electricity had changed over the years.

She said that, over the four decades she had spent in Nigeria, her reaction to power supply had shifted from complaining whenever electricity went off to celebrating whenever it was restored.

“How does a country move backwards on something as basic and essential as electricity while the cost keeps going up?” she asked.

The actress also questioned whether Nigeria was making meaningful progress as a nation or simply becoming more accustomed to managing its challenges.

She further expressed disappointment that, despite advances in technology and improvements in other parts of the world, Nigerians appeared to have lowered their expectations regarding electricity supply.

According to Njoku, the situation had deteriorated to the point where people who previously complained about 30 minutes without electricity were now grateful to receive just 30 minutes of power.

Her comments have drawn attention to the persistent electricity challenges facing households and businesses across the country, particularly amid concerns over the cost and reliability of power supply.

According to information made available to Bush Radio Academy, Njoku’s remarks reflect growing frustration among Nigerians over frequent blackouts and the continued struggle to access stable electricity.