Nigerian activist Deji Adeyanju has said that most citizens are not demanding 24-hour electricity, but only basic and reliable power supply.
He made the remark during a recent appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast.
‘Nigerians Are Asking for Little’
According to him, Nigerians would be satisfied with electricity during key hours, especially in the evening and early morning.
“Nigerians don’t even want 24 hours light… they just want to come home at 8pm and meet light… and also meet light by 7am,” he said.
He added that this would allow people to rest comfortably at night and prepare for the day ahead.
Suggests Priority for Industrial Use
Adeyanju argued that power supply could be prioritised for factories during other periods, while households get access at critical times.
He maintained that the expectations of citizens remain modest despite the country’s long-standing electricity challenges.
Calls for Practical Solutions
The activist stressed that Nigerians are not asking for unrealistic improvements but basic functionality.
“How can this be too much?” he questioned.
His comments have added to ongoing conversations around Nigeria’s power supply and the need for more efficient distribution strategies.
“Nigerian don’t even want 24 hours light, can they even afford 24 hours light ? Nigerians just want to come home at 8pm and meet light so they won’t sweat when they sleep and also meet the light by 7am so they can iron thier cloths and then you can take the light and divert it to… pic.twitter.com/eiLELR0wDu
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