Obiagelli:
i think power supply is usually high during the rainy season when the hydro dams are full while its usually very poor in the dry season.
The pdp guys here like to praise gej when there is power and blame the opposition when its going bad.

Nationwide Electricity Peaks At 4500MW As Brazilian Firm Builds 700mw Plant

Rawani:

Exactly. Though I'm not around to judge, but I think that concluding that power has significantly improved, based on a few areas in Lagos is being half-sincere. I think what should be done is to analyse the inputs that have increased and measures taken, for replication in other areas. For example, if the improved areas are being served from the state owned IPP's off the national grid, then efforts to establish more of these stations should be made. If vandalism has reduced, the measures taken to discourage it should be replicated. The most mind boggling thing to me about electricity generation in Nigeria, is why the authorities are ignoring nuclear power plants, as this is what we need to ensure our economy is sufficiently powered in these modern times and attract much needed FDI.

Obiagelli: I am really delighted with the increase in power supply recently, i am interested in how we got to this level and how to sustain or improve on this success.

Sincere9gerian, how exactly did the government get Tinubu and Buhari’s boys off our gas pipelines?

OR

Can this increased supply be attributed to increased water level in our hydro dams, thanks to the rain.


Sincere9gerian, should we start celebrating or will tinubu and Buhari’s boys resume work during the dry season.

naptu2: A similar thread was created around 2 years ago and I'll repeat what I wrote on that thread.

These seasonal increases in power supply will not make me celebrate. I'll only celebrate when I see that there's competition in the power sector, there are greenfield power companies, alternative forms of energy are being explored and that we've had constant light for a year or more. My reasons are quite simple.

We always had an increase in power supply in the rainy season during the Obasanjo era. Scarcity always returns during the dry season.

There was a time when our light did not blink for two weeks during Yar'Adua's era. The battery of the generator ran down! This increase was sustained for about a month, then everything returned to normal.

Both during the Obj and UMYA era we had cases of electricity transformers packing up because they could not cope with the increased demand, yet we have still not reached uhuru.

There are many similar threads that have been created over the years, yet we have still not reached uhuru.

I'm going to post links to some of the previous threads.

donphilopus: So, people still take that jobless Veterinary Doctor seriously on Nairaland?! They blame all their misdemeanor on APC. I pity them all!

Sincere9gerian:
Hopefully, we'll get even more gas after the DEATH and BURIAL of APC early next year. The turbulence in the power sector, that coincided with the emergence of APC in 2013, appears to be over.

NOTE the coincidence and pattern: as APC gained strength all through 2013, power supply dwindled due mostly to gas pipeline vandalism. As APC lost strength and begins to die in 2014, power supply peaks again and stabilizes.

Nigerians should take note.

omenka: Buahahahahahahahahaha!!

I can picture Tinubu and Buhari already trekking to Ughelli, Sapele, Escravos, and Warri, to burst pipelines!!

I think since they are trekking, they would arrive their destinations in the month of January or february, when water levels have dropped!! Then Abati and Maku would start telling us sordid tales of how the two have been sabotaging the government's power master plan by their atrocious acts of vandalism!!

LOL.

Obiagelli:
well said naptu2, the last dry season, the minister of power went as far as blaming the opposition for the shortfall in power, i wonder why people in authority are allowed to make reckless comments and nobody seems to question them. Same happen with the information minister when ebola broke out initially.

barcanista: you are not helping your party with this your APC publicity, na wa you o Mr. Sincere9gerian

brownlord:

And with the reckless comment your paymaster spew on the media every minutes you see nothing wrong with it? i mean Hell rufai, Lai Muhammed and Kwakwaso

naptu2: 1) There was an improvement late 2012 (just as there's an improvement now) and a drastic reduction early 2013 (dry season). This thread was created when the reduction started.

https://www.nairaland.com/1232672/4500mw-nairalanders-how-power-supply

Obiagelli:
Example please.

naptu2: A similar thread was created around 2 years ago and I'll repeat what I wrote on that thread.

These seasonal increases in power supply will not make me celebrate. I'll only celebrate when I see that there's competition in the power sector, there are greenfield power companies, alternative forms of energy are being explored and that we've had constant light for a year or more. My reasons are quite simple.

We always had an increase in power supply in the rainy season during the Obasanjo era. Scarcity always returns during the dry season.

There was a time when our light did not blink for two weeks during Yar'Adua's era. The battery of the generator ran down! This increase was sustained for about a month, then everything returned to normal.

Both during the Obj and UMYA era we had cases of electricity transformers packing up because they could not cope with the increased demand, yet we have still not reached uhuru.

There are many similar threads that have been created over the years, yet we have still not reached uhuru.

I'm going to post links to some of the previous threads.

barcanista: 4 ur case I accept out of court settlement!!!
@ topic: I've not seen any improvement other than the usual trick to make one pay bills and also endorse a propaganda. Let me tell you hw its done... They will giv 12hrs lite to Ikoyi for dis month, surulere nxt month, apapa another month, mushjin other month, alimoso another month etc... After the 1month/few weeks "enjoyment" they will gradually reduce to 8hrs 2day, 4hrs and back to 2hrs(depending on location). The cycle is usually repeated till election year.
NOTE: every areas take turns to enjoy this "gift". It has been happening since Obj days.

brownlord:

What you mean example, all the comment from those idiat especially the jobless el rufai against Jonathan like you not in this country.

Obiagelli:
Just imagine the lies, you need to see his numerous post earlier this year blaming everyone in the opposition.

barcanista: Obiagelli pls take note of the emboldened

naptu2: See, it's a cycle (increase-reduction-increase-reduction)
From February 2012

Power Supply Drops To 3,900mw
https://www.nairaland.com/869706/power-supply-drops-3900mw

naptu2: 2) From July 2012 (it was described as a "miracle" )
Something Is Wrong; Power Is Improving
https://www.nairaland.com/1004060/something-wrong-power-improving

naptu2: See, it's a cycle (increase-reduction-increase-reduction)
From February 2012
Power Supply Drops To 3,900mw
https://www.nairaland.com/869706/power-supply-drops-3900mw

Obiagelli:
Very true bro, i hope Sincere9gerian can shed more light here.

Obiagelli:
please post one of the reckless lies and in what capacity it was made.

MizMyColi:

Where I live @Ago-Okota, there is significant change.

However some conspiracy theories I'm reading on here's giving me reasons to hold my applaud to those in-charge.

I'll just keep following the thread to learn more.

barcanista: The government first blamed civil servants, later they blamed pipeline and facility vandals, next they blamed "Witches and Wizards", now they are blaming opposition. Despite the Billions of dollars that has been sunk/looted in the name of Power. Next they will blame the unborn and future generation for their failure.

$51 billion, billion dollars yet we only reach 4500mw every rainy season. Yet they want us to vote the pdp again.

barcanista: point of order ma, there are no conspiracy theories here on dis thread

naptu2: See, it's a cycle (increase-reduction-increase-reduction)
From February 2012

Power Supply Drops To 3,900mw
https://www.nairaland.com/869706/power-supply-drops-3900mw

brownlord:

You know i'm not one of the beneficiaries of TAN ipad, so won't have the time surf the net. a simple google search will help you.

http://www.informationng.com/2014/07/jonathan-scheming-to-become-life-president-kwankwaso-alleges.html

http://m.news24.com/nigeria/National/News/Jonathan-is-after-my-life-Kwankwaso-20140612/comments

Obiagelli:
$51 billion, billion dollars yet we only reach 4500mw every rainy season. Yet they want us to vote the pdp again.