Labour Demands Minister of Power’s Resignation over Grid Collapse, Describes ‘#8bn’ Sensitization Proposal as Insensitive
Oladipupo Olamiposi@olamiposioladipupo247606
3 hours ago
The Nigerian Labour Congress has called for the resignation of the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, over the repeated collapse of the national power grid.
The union, in a statement by its President, Joe Ajaero expressed deep concern over the worsening state of Nigeria’s electricity sector, which it described as being on the brink of total collapse.
Ajaero claimed that the constant grid collapse in the country would have been averted if the Ministry of Power was manned by competent officials.
He said the present state of the sector is a clear admission of incapacity and failure by the Ministry.
Ajaero also slammed the minister over the proposed allocation of ₦8 billion in the 2025 budget for sensitisation of Nigerians on the need to pay electricity bills, accusing the Ministry of Power of prioritising frivolous projects over critical infrastructure.
He called on the federal government to urgently revive the sector to avert total collapse, adding that failure to address these issues would further erode public confidence in governance.
