However, Chief Princewill Okorie, the Executive Director of ECPAC, labeled these assertions as “laughable,” questioning the accuracy of the data and calling for better transparency. Okorie emphasized the importance of gathering comprehensive reports from all and local governments, urging the Ministry of Power to establish a consumer protection department to address grievances more effectively. He also called for the government to focus on real-time consumer experiences rather than publicizing figures that may not reflect the situation on the ground.
Despite the skepticism, Adelabu maintained that the government is making strides in improving the electricity sector. He pointed to infrastructure upgrades, the new Electricity Act of 2023, and the installation of additional power generation capacity. Adelabu stressed that stable electricity is key to Nigeria’s industrial and economic growth, using examples from countries like South Korea and China to illustrate the transformative role of a reliable power supply.
The debate highlights the ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s electricity sector, where consumer advocates argue that more needs to be done to ensure accurate data, transparency, and genuine improvements in power delivery to the population.