President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday sought “honest feedback” from Nigerians on claims by the Ministry of Power that the nation’s energy situation had improved significantly.
Last week, the Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji, had told Nigerians that
generation rose to 4237MW at 9p.m on August 6.But, in a move to get a direct feel of the impact of the improved supply on the people, Jonathan through his media team on Wednesday asked Nigerians to choose from three options in a survey.
In a post on Twitter by his Special Assistant on New Media, Mr. Reno Omokri, wrote, “Has the power situation in your area A. Improved B.Remained the same or C. Deteriorated. Please give honest feedback.”
Nigerians are expected to give the feedback by Twitter (@renoomokri) or Facebook.
The Federal Government had on Sunday raised hopes of improvement in power supply by announcing plans to raise electricity output from 4,300 megawatts to 9,000mw in a few months.
The declaration was contained in an advertorial placed in some newspapers by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs.
The advertorial outlined Jonathan’s achievements in the last one year as well as his determination to reach the new target upon completion of the 10 projects under the National Integrated Power Plants.
The projects are Ihovbor in Edo State (451mw); Omotosho in Ondo State (451mw); Olorunsogo in Ogun State (750mw); Sapele in Delta State (451mw); Geregu in Kogi State (434mw); Egbema in Imo State (338mw); Gbarain in Bayelsa State (225mw); Omoku in Rivers State (225mw); Calabar in Cross River State (561mw); and Alaoji in Abia State (1074mw).
“This administration met 10 abandoned NIPP projects and has successfully revitalised all. More importantly, they are all within the range of 95-100 per cent completion stage and are awaiting gas supply, which government has taken very concrete steps to address.
“Government has improved power generation from under 3,000mw in 2011 to 4,300mw by August 2012.
“Therefore, when the 10 NIPP projects are fully on stream, which will be within the next few months, the total national generation capacity will not be less than 9000mw, a 200 per cent increase in generating capacity as compared with the figures for 2011 and the highest ever by any administration since independence,” the Presidency said in the statement signed by the Media Director in the office, Mr. Olusanya Awosan. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Nice one Mr President..Your administration have failed woefully becos u've always put the cart before the horse..We are talking about the present state of insecurity in the country u talking about seeking honest feedvbacks from nigerians concerning power supply..Our president is insane..People are dying everyday..There's war in the North..Our women and children are bn abused..This man's nt even addressing the level of poverty in the country..Thousands are graduating every year without jobs..So many vices in the country that GEJ would have created a platform to discuss and talk about instead he chose to ask 'honest nigerians for feedbacks on the situation of power supply'..Our president has gone mad!
ReplyDeleteThat is not the best way to address an elderly person. U've got to give respect to whom it is due. Even if Mr. President hv failed in other areas, the power situation in d country has improved significantly but I am still looking forward to a time when this country will celebrate one year of un-interrupted power supply. Mr. Dele pls let us respect d age, d man and his office. One day u may find urself in his shoes and people will say d same to u. God bless u.
DeleteThis is not supposed to call for an insult please. Epileptic power supply has always been a major problem in this country which I think if well addressed, will set the nation on a right footing to greatness. Agreed we've got other challenges & difficulties as a nation, but I think this particular development should be applauded. Let's just pray for its complete success. Kayjoe
ReplyDeleteTo Mr Dele. You r just a fool. Has power generation not been a serious issue in Nigeria? Every useless person now abuse the preSident. When there is power will that not make way for industries thereby translate to employment or self employment? U just don't think but open ur mouth to abuse people anyhow. Dumb head. What is wrong in seeking for feedback? Fool.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest I think you are the fool, what use is light for the dead, or people who are burying the dead, has he said anything that Is not true, while I agree that power is important and would create jobs, that in itself is not the only solution, are the banks lending money for us to start business, in the uk the government has set aside £30 billion for small business so much so that even banks are begging people to open up business account and if ran well would get loans of up to £20 thousand pounds in just 6 months, as our government done so, has it addressed the issue of multiple tax that is killing small biz, or security and idiots like you think just power generation on its our will work wonders rubbish, try building a house without foundation
Delete@Dele, I Can See The Only One That Is Insane Here Is You. U Lack Manners & U Lack Focus Too. Now Coming Back To The question Jare before we go distracted by a fool. Yes, The power situation has greatly improve in my area in Lagos state which used to be one of the worst before, Nowadays, i don't even use generator at all and i'm saving some money on fueling too. Mr President Keep It Up, We are with you, God Bless You, God Bless Nigeria
ReplyDeleteThat we need to tackle insecurity does not mean we should abandon everything else. Let us not be carried away by emotions and lose objectivity. If power supply has improved, it is a welcome development. Though I dont know what purpose the survey will serve. 4.23MW is still far below what we need. - AJ
ReplyDeleteThank you Mr. President the power supply has really improved in my locality here in Bariga area of lagos State which has not being before this administration, once again I want to say that you should stand firm and continue your good despite the distraction of the enemies of progress in our society irrespective of their status in the society, one thing I want to assure you is that there must BE VICTORY OF GOOD OVER EVIL
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Nigeria has multiple problems and they have t solved gradually. So, Dele if Mr President has solved the power problem we give him thumps up for and urge him to do more instead of playing down on his achievements. Power is crucial issue in any nation. It is kernel of development and therefore it is not out of place to address the issue now.
ReplyDeleteBased on where I am living in Portharcourt precisely Ellioparanwo/Mgbuakara, there is no improvement on power at all. We are even deteriorating. I was at Awka the capital of Anambra state, there was no to impress me about the electricity condition in the state capital. I discovered that most people that acknowledged improvement in power are all living in Lagos and Abuja. But you cannot define Nigeria with what is happening in these cities alone even though they are important in the economy of the nation. Other places should also be taken into consideration.
this write up is just full of mix feelings, everyone knows the situation of the country, the article did not ask to comment on the security situation of the country, just simple instruction feedback on the power generation, transmission, and supply simple...Dele started shouting aloud for what..if you know you know much pls go to your council and seek for electoral position then we can see how good you are....story tellers are numerous in this country, we see much of you parading yourself on the screens of the tvs toothless bulldogs.
ReplyDeleteAnyway to be honest with you, i can give a thump up for the PHCN, electricity has improved tremendously in my area...
To anonymous 9.10am. U re just an idiot. U r comapring uk to nigeria. Even if banks want to borrow money to individuals won't these industries need power to run? Would banks borrow individuals money before power generation? U r puTting the cart before d horse. U guys shld learn to appreciate positive development.development ll come faster if same nigerians that call themselves boko haram stops distracting the president. What business do u want to start without light? Agbaya!!!
ReplyDeleteI think we should all understand that the insecurity condition we found ourselves today in Nigeria is a deliberate act of some foolish politicians that are bent on tarnishing the image of this administration.And i believe that every well reasoning Nigeria should know that the president is not being coward,but cautious cos d unity of this country is seriously in doubt.Well that's by-d-way coming back to the main issue i think the power supply has increased tremendously in surulere my side....well done sir
ReplyDeleteLol...@ d 2 morons dat called me a fool...are u scared of ur president?what would d dead do with power?d both of u need to get both ur big heads examined..
ReplyDeleteWell done Mr. President you have really done well in the aspect of power supply it has really improved so much in my area but Please work harder in the area of insecurity in this country and I know that God will surely see you through in your endeavours. It is my prayer that one day every one of us will rejoice over this our lovely country in Jesus Name.Amen
ReplyDelete@AnonymousAugust 17, 2012 9:10 AM,thanks bro...d guy is just a moron..If he had lost someone to killings,maiming and bombings in the north,maybe we would be on d same page...Mad man..
ReplyDeletePower have not improved in my area, infarct we don't have light anymore.
ReplyDeletei appreciate the effort made by the president to wk on the power every boy should leave dele alone he is a instrument of destruction set by the politicain to pull down the effot of the president and the nation and my prayer for him is that he also shall strive to climb ladder of greatness in life and shall meet foes who shall spend sleepless night to pull him down.
ReplyDeletemr president we really appreciate you for deciding to stat doing what is right you shall and must rise and suscced and i degree as say that those politician and men who are greating insecurity in this country one by one they shall go down for the lord will rise to fight for you only if you ive right and do that which is right before the Almighty GOD.
I am glad that Nigerian will have the opportunity to have the least power interuption since independent. This will be great achievement and we should commend our Government for trying just as we criticize them for other things they failed to do. The other problem that must be address is continuity of good governance.Jobs will come as a result. Businesses can expand and stay open longer. I am just so happy for Nigeria.
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