- He stressed that unreliable electricity is placing heavy pressure on homes, small businesses
- Oyintiloye also recommended setting up an investigative panel to examine the repeated collapse of the national grid
- He pointed out that issues such as inadequate gas supply, weak transmission systems
A former member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, who represented Obokun Constituency from 2015 to 2019, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take swift action to address the country’s worsening electricity challenges.
Speaking in Osogbo, Oyintiloye,Eko Hot Blog gathered that a member of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, lamented that power supply has continued to decline despite significant government spending in the sector.
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He stressed that unreliable electricity is placing heavy pressure on homes, small businesses, and large industries that depend on stable power to operate.
According to him, the situation has become even more difficult due to the ongoing heatwave, as many households are unable to access sufficient electricity for basic comfort. He called on the President to step in urgently to prevent further hardship for citizens.
Oyintiloye also recommended setting up an investigative panel to examine the repeated collapse of the national grid and the persistent inefficiencies in electricity distribution.
He pointed out that issues such as inadequate gas supply, weak transmission systems, and long-term underinvestment continue to hinder progress in the power sector.
He warned that public frustration is growing, with protests already taking place in different parts of the country, and cautioned that the unrest could escalate if immediate solutions are not provided.
He further emphasized that Nigerians deserve clear explanations on whether the ongoing problems stem from structural weaknesses or possible sabotage within the system.
While acknowledging some of the reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration, Oyintiloye maintained that more decisive measures are needed to revive the power sector.
He added that the rising cost of fuel has made it increasingly difficult for individuals and businesses relying on generators to cope.
Meanwhile, residents in parts of Osogbo have recently staged peaceful demonstrations, demanding improved service from the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company.
The firm, in response, attributed the poor supply to limited gas availability, which has reduced electricity generation nationwide.
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