His Excellency, Peter Gregory Onwubuasi Obi who was also a guest at Dele Momodu’s birthday colloquium made some remarkable statements. Some of it being the the painful Epileptic Power Supply in Nigeria in comparison with Ghana.
He wrote below :
“Today, I celebrated with my brother Dele Momodu who marked his 64th birthday anniversary and inaugurated a Leadership Series, chaired by former Ghanaian President John Mahama, with former Nigeria Minister of Power, Prof Bart Nnaji as the guest lecturer who spoke on Power. I commended Dele Momodu for using his personal resources to upgrade the auditorium at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs with brand-new air conditioners and stage carpeting.
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I also emphasized the importance of cultivating a culture of maintaining existing infrastructure and facilities, rather than constantly building new ones that may not be properly maintained or completed. John Mahama shared that Ghana generates approximately 5,000 MW of power, with an impressive 88.54% of Ghanaians having access to electricity. Ghana aims to achieve universal access to electricity by the end of 2024, a remarkable goal considering its population is about one-seventh of Nigeria’s.
In contrast, Nigeria faces significant challenges in providing electricity access to its population, with over 85 million Nigerians still lacking access to electricity. This disparity must change, and we must work towards generating, distributing, and meeting our potential capacity. Nigeria has a critical role to play in driving progress and development in sub-Saharan Africa. To fulfill this mandate, Nigeria must take bold action to address its chronic power challenges, which have hindered economic growth, stifled innovation, and perpetuated poverty. Declaring a state of emergency on power is a necessary step to help lead the way in addressing these challenges. By supporting embedded power facilities like the Geometric Power Facility in Aba and ensuring a stable gas supply, Nigeria can unlock its full potential, driving economic growth, improving living standards, and transforming the country’s future. -PO
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