Breaking The Electricity Supply Jinx
By Sunny Ikhioya What is it about electricity supply in Nigeria ? Why is it so difficult to simplify and bring under manageable indices, when other climes have taken it for granted and moved on to greater things? We have had our hopes raised to the zenith and brought down to mother earth during the Obasanjo era, with Bola Ige’s promise of six months delivery. We have also seen our common patrimony shared and handed over to an oligarchic few in the name of privatisation, hoping that the situation will improve. Yet, no luck. Now Babatunde Fashola, the wonder governor of Lagos state, whom all have embraced to bring the lingering challenge to an end is feeling deeply frustrated. With over three years on the job, he is yet to take off. In fact, he is crying foul. What is it about power? Certain private and privileged estates in this country have constant power supply twenty four hours a day. Why is it that they are succeeding and our power companies are failing? Is it...