Electricity: ‘Peter Obi is ignorant of Nigeria’s stored megawatts capacity’ — Onanuga

A spokesperson for the Nigerian presidency has criticized presidential candidate Peter Obi, accusing him of ignorance regarding the nation's electricity generation capacity. The spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, asserted that Nigeria's persistent electricity challenges are not due to a deficit in power generation but rather structural bottlenecks.

Onanuga highlighted several key issues hindering the power sector. These include an inadequate supply of natural gas, which is crucial for powering many electricity generation plants. Additionally, legacy debts owed to gas suppliers create financial strain and uncertainty within the energy sector.

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Peter Obi is ignorant of Nigeria’s stored megawatts capacity

Furthermore, the national grid is described as outdated, suggesting it is incapable of efficiently transmitting the electricity that is generated. This combination of factors, according to the presidency's statement, prevents the country from fully utilizing its existing power generation capabilities.

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the country's major challenge is not the absence of generation capacity but structural bottlenecks, including inadequate gas supply, legacy debts owed to gas suppliers and an outdated national grid.