Frustration over Nigeria’s unstable electricity supply boiled over in Lagos on Thursday, as residents staged a protest to demand consistent power.
A viral video circulating on social media showed a group of mostly young Nigerians marching through the Fadeyi area, carrying placards and chanting slogans against what they described as the “epileptic” electricity supply that is crippling homes and businesses.
Some of the messages on the placards included: “No more estimated billing,” “No more epileptic power supply,” “No light, no life, no nation,” and “You’re destroying and killing so many businesses; give us regular light.”
In the footage, one protester was heard shouting: “We are not asking for too much. Make them give us light!”
The Lagos protest follows similar demonstrations across Nigeria.
In Osun State, the Nigerian Youth Congress (Boripe Local Government Chapter) recently condemned the persistent lack of stable electricity, calling it economically damaging.
In Delta State, business owners in Effurun and Uvwie staged peaceful protests over high bills and erratic power supply.
Industry experts have warned that the situation could deteriorate further.
The Joy Ogaji, CEO of the Association of Power Generation Companies, stated that gas suppliers may halt supply to thermal power plants due to an estimated ₦3.3 trillion debt owed by power generation companies. This could exacerbate Nigeria’s electricity shortage, affecting households and businesses alike.