Former Minister of Power, Barth Nnaji, has alleged that diesel suppliers and generator dealers are sabotaging efforts for Nigerians to enjoy regular power supply.
Mr Nnaji, a professor, made this known while featuring on a radio programme in Umuahia on Wednesday.
The former minister said the endless breakdown of the national grid had remained a significant concern among Nigerians.
According to him, this is despite the Federal Government’s claim of spending N7 trillion as direct interventions in the power sector, even after privatising the electricity generation and distribution arms of the industry since November 2013.
Mr Nnaji, who is the chairperson of Geometric Power, Aba, identified diesel suppliers and generator sellers as other obstacles for those who are in the power generation business.
He said the power sector needed professionals, who understood the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry to manage it.
Mr Nnaji further alleged that the power sector, just like others, had some cabal, who make gains from the problems of poor power supply.
