In spite of the country’s capacity to manufacture its own prepaid meters, Punch reports that Joe Ajaero, president of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has lambasted Nigeria for continuing to import these devices....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
During an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television, Ajaero voiced his displeasure with the power sector’s disregard for local content. It is no longer acceptable for Nigerians to import cables as of today. He expressed doubt about the superiority of the ones they intend to import over what can be made locally. ”
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Some Nigerians are already making prepaid meters, so we shouldn’t be importing them either.” Power generation, transmission, and distribution are all inefficient, according to Ajaero, who also noted that Nigeria’s goal of 5,000 MW is insufficient for a country with a population of over 200 million. Power poverty is still an issue in Nigeria and other countries. ”
We should get down to business,” he chimed in. The union boss questioned the rationale of using public funds on a privatised industry and voiced his disapproval of the government’s plan to raise awareness about the importance of paying power bills in the 2025 budget. He contended that the funds might be better used in other areas.
The development of local companies would enhance the economy and decrease dependence on imports, according to Ajaero, who argued for more investment in the local production of equipment, meters, and cables.
Additionally, he emphasised the importance of the government taking action to resolve the increasing financial difficulties faced by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and to guarantee proper operation of the power industry. In his remarks, Ajaero stresses the significance of self-sufficiency and long-term growth in Nigeria’s electricity industry by showcasing the possibilities of domestic production.…..For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
