The National Grid has suffered yet another collapse, marking its 12th collapse in 2024. This latest incident has sparked renewed concerns across the country regarding the persistent instability of the national power supply system. The Nigerian National Grid shared this update in a tweet posted on Wednesday via its official handle on X, revealing the ongoing challenges the grid is facing.
The frequency of these collapses has become a major point of frustration for Nigerians, many of whom have expressed their dissatisfaction with the recurring power outages. Citizens have been vocal about their dissatisfaction, calling for urgent and permanent solutions to address the underlying issues affecting the National Grid's stability. Since the beginning of 2024, the grid has now collapsed a total of 12 times, with the last 11 collapses taking place within the year alone. The repeated collapses have left many Nigerians grappling with unreliable electricity, affecting businesses, households, and daily activities.
Notably, in October alone, the grid experienced three separate collapses within a single week, further exacerbating the power blackouts and leaving large portions of the country without electricity for extended periods. The situation has drawn widespread condemnation, with many questioning the government's handling of the electricity sector and its ability to ensure a stable and continuous power supply.
In response to the most recent collapse, the Nigerian National Grid issued a statement confirming the setback and assuring the public that restoration efforts would begin promptly. The tweet stated, “The major grid setback has occurred and the restoration is to commence,” though it did not provide a specific timeline for when normal power supply would resume.
