Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has decried the worsening electricity supply nationwide, warning that the crisis is undermining continuing reforms in the power sector.
Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye said that despite repeated assurances and reform efforts, the power supply has continued to deteriorate, exacerbating hardship across the country. He called on Bola Tinubu, President of Nigeria, to urgently intervene to prevent further strain on citizens and businesses.
Impact on industrial operations and SMEs
According to Oyintiloye, unreliable electricity has crippled small businesses, disrupted industrial operations, and made daily living difficult for households, many of which struggle to access even a few hours of power supply. He noted that the situation has been worsened by the current heatwave, leaving many Nigerians without relief.
Oyintiloye urged the president to establish a high-level panel to investigate recurring national grid collapses and persistent inefficiencies in the sector, despite significant government investment.
Structural bottlenecks in the power value chain
He attributed the crisis to gas supply shortages, weak transmission infrastructure, and long-standing underinvestment across the power value chain. He warned that growing public frustration has already sparked peaceful protests across the country, cautioning that the situation could escalate if not addressed with urgency.
While acknowledging the administration’s continuing reforms, Oyintiloye stressed that resolving the power crisis must be prioritised. He noted that stable electricity remains critical to economic survival and the well-being of Nigerians.
