Lagos residents protest against poor electricity supply
Residents of the Fadeyi area of Lagos State on Thursday protested against the current incessant shortage of electricity supply in the area.
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‎A video which circulated on social media shows the protesters peacefully marching and clutching placards with inscriptions bemoaning the erratic electricity supply to their community.
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‎The protesters who expressed frustration with the development also complained about estimated billings by the electricity providers.
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‎One protesters carried a placard with the inscription, “You are killing our business,
No more epileptic power supply, no light, no life, no nation.”
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‎The protest which drew the attention of passers-by and motorists exposed the worsening electricity supply in Nigeria despite privatisation and huge amount sunk into the sector.
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‎Many Nigerians have expressed frustration over the poor electricity supply with many calling out the power minister, Bayo Adelabu.
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