Frustration over recurring electricity outages erupted in Lagos on Thursday as residents staged a protest against the state’s “epileptic” power supply
A video circulating on social media showed primarily young Nigerians marching through the Fadeyi area, carrying placards and chanting slogans expressing anger over what they described as a collapsing power sector that is harming local businesses.
Some of the signs read: “No more estimated billing,” “No more epileptic power supply,” “No light, no life, no nation,” and “You’re destroying, killing so many businesses; give us regular light.”
“We are not asking for too much,” one protester was heard shouting. “Make them give us light!”
The Lagos demonstration follows similar outcries in other parts of the country. In Osun State, the Nigerian Youth Congress (Boripe Local Government Chapter) protested on Sunday against the persistent lack of stable electricity, calling it economically damaging and unacceptable.
Earlier in the week, business owners in Effurun and Uvwie in Delta State reportedly held a peaceful protest over high electricity bills and the unreliable supply.
The nationwide protests come amid warnings from industry leaders that the power situation may deteriorate further if urgent solutions are not implemented.
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This light thing dey everywhere
LORD HAVE MERCY
How did we get here sef