Nnaji Explains Reasons for Power Disruption in Lagos, Unveils Customer Service Website

The minister for Power, Barth Nnaji, has blamed inadequate gas supply, and seasonal water shortages as some of the reasons why there has been a significant drop in power supply in Lagos and other parts of the country.

He however said there would be improvement in the next two months due to a renewed distribution network.

He said, “Perhaps I should mention why there is so much disruption. The major challenges have been inadequacy of gas, seasonal hydro water shortages, and to a lesser extent, inadequate human capacity and insufficient system synergy.”

Speaking on the impending improvement, the minister stated, “the stage is set for a change and we shall all begin to see better days, months and unending years of stable power supply.

“I know this will immediately arouse some skepticism in view of your previous experiences, but I wish to say unequivocally that this statement has a political will and support behind it in the person of our dear President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan.”

The minister also unveiled a customer service website where consumers can have their community electricity problems addressed.

He said, “I will like to inform Nigerians that to engage more robust interactive and transparent power governance in the country, I am unveiling today the Electricity Customer Service Web Portal.

“This is open to the public to make complaints, which will be addressed by the people operating in their areas.

“Nnaji solicited the support and cooperation of Nigerians in the area of using the portal to reach the ministry on any issue that remained unclear.”