Peter Obi Calls Power Grid Failures a “National Shame”

Peter Obi has described the frequent collapses of Nigeria’s national power grid as a “national shame” and a clear reflection of the country’s leadership failures. In a statement released on social media today, October 15, Obi emphasized that the recent power grid collapse highlights a persistent neglect of the welfare and economic well-being of Nigerians by those in power.

He expressed concern that such failures indicate a government that has repeatedly prioritized other interests over the essential needs of its citizens. Obi’s remarks aim to draw attention to the critical state of Nigeria’s infrastructure and the urgent need for effective governance that focuses on improving the lives of the people.

His post reads;

‘’For the umpteenth time, the national grid has collapsed, plunging a huge part of the nation into darkness and exposing the fragility of Nigeria’s power infrastructure.

 

This recurring disaster is a national shame and a glaring testament to the failure of leadership and policy implementation at the highest levels.

 

How long must Nigerians endure a system that fails to provide one of the critical necessities for a productive society?

 

This latest power grid collapse is emblematic of a leadership and government that have consistently failed to prioritize the welfare and economic well-being of the people.

 

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