The Coalition for Affordable and Regular Electricity, CARE, says Nigeria’s power privatisation has yet to fully deliver the expected improvements in electricity supply and service delivery.
Chinedu Bosah, National Coordinator of CARE, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Lagos.
Mr Bosah said the reform had not achieved all its intended objectives, noting that many electricity consumers still experience challenges in accessing reliable power supply.
He said electricity distribution companies, DisCos, needed to strengthen service delivery and address concerns relating to estimated billing and metering.
According to him, some consumers continue to incur additional costs in accessing electricity services, which include investments in infrastructure such as transformers and meters.
Mr Bosah also noted that stakeholders in the sector must continue to work toward improving generation capacity and strengthening transmission infrastructure.
He emphasised the importance of sustained reforms and investments to enhance efficiency and ensure better outcomes for electricity consumers.
On the way forward, Mr Bosah called for increased transparency, accountability and stakeholder engagement in the management of the power sector.
He added that collaborative efforts among government, operators and consumers would be critical to achieving stable and affordable electricity supply.
Mr Bosah further underscored the need for policies that support equitable access to electricity and promote long-term sustainability in the sector.
He said addressing challenges in the power sector remained vital to economic growth and improved living standards for Nigerians.
NAN
