"They'll on their Freezers, washing machine, pumping machine" — NEPA official explains why Nigerians don't have electricity

Outrage as NEPA Official Says Nigerians Use a Week’s Electricity in One Hour — Akelicious

A viral video circulating on social media has sparked debate after a power official in Bayelsa State attributed erratic electricity supply to the consumption habits of residents. In the video, the official of National Electric Power Authority (NEPA), responding to a question about why communities sometimes receive as little as one hour of electricity, claimed that residents overload the system whenever power is restored. According to the officia…

"They'll on their Freezers, washing machine, pumping machine" — NEPA official explains why Nigerians don't have electricity

GistReel A power sector official in Bayelsa State has explained why electricity bills may appear high despite limited supply, stating that consumption—not duration—determines charges. The explanation followed a question from an interviewer who raised concerns about irregular power supply, noting that some communities receive electricity for only a short period after weeks of blackout. Official explains consumption pattern Responding, the officia…