Electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are calling for the dismissal of personnel responsible for managing the National Grid after its collapse on Saturday morning. This incident marks the second grid failure within a week and the seventh occurrence in 2024, following a prior collapse on Monday that saw power restored only on Tuesday.
Residents from areas including Kuje, Area 10, and Gwagwalada expressed their frustration to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), stating they are tired of the recurring issues with the grid. Mr. Bisi Afolabi, a Kuje resident, criticized the current management, asserting that their inability to prevent frequent collapses warrants their removal.
Similarly, barber Samuel Maduka voiced his disappointment, emphasizing that the grid’s collapse just days after a previous incident shows a failure in management. He urged the government to take serious action, including possibly sacking those in charge, to resolve the ongoing electricity crisis effectively.