Initially i thought it was a peculiar situation to the area i live in Ikorodu, until i saw other residents protesting over the epileptic power supply in Lagos.
In fact, since the new companies took over, there have been no remarkable improvement in power supply in Lagos, i dont know what obtains in other states.
Some residents of Ojota, Lagos, on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest over what they described as the epileptic power supply in the area, NAN reports.
The protesters were seen moving from street to street in the area, carrying placards.
Some of the inscriptions on the placards read: “No light no pay; three weeks in total darkness, we will not pay; all Ojota residents should stop paying NEPA bill,’’ among others.
The protesters urged residents of the area to stop paying electricity bills until there was regular supply of electricity.
One of the protesters, Festus Okiyi, said that the low level of electricity supply in the area was worrisome.
“It is time we take our destiny into our hands. We will no longer tolerate that.
“If the new buyers of the electricity companies cannot improve the supply of light they should stop collecting money from members of the public,’’ Mr. Okiyi said.
A barber, who gave his name simply Muyiwa, said that he spent a lot of money to fuel his generating set to keep his business going.
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