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Power Sector Reforms: Nigeria Has Not Gotten To The Point Of Reliability – Amadi

The chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Mr. Sam Amadi, says Nigeria has not gotten to the point of reliability that is expected … Continue reading Power Sector Reforms: Nigeria Has Not Gotten To The Point Of Reliability – Amadi


Sam Amadi. The chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Mr. Sam Amadi, says Nigeria has not gotten to the point of reliability that is expected in the power sector.

Mr Amadi made the observation while commenting on the power sector reforms.

He pointed out that the people running the system were uncertain about what will happen after the handover.

He said that in some parts of the country, the light situation has not been totally stable but above average.

“The idea of stability is very technical and managerial and this has a lot to do with how stable the light will be,” he said.

Speaking on Channels Television breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily, Mr. Amadi assured Nigerians of a more stable supply of electricity once the new owners commence work.

He explained that the operations from PHCN to the new owners would be the same but pointed out that there would be likely changes in management.

“The excessive blackout witnessed is caused by changes in configuration of network which is ignored instead of checked,” he explained.

Speaking on the pre-paid metre, Mr. Amadi stated that some areas such as Eko and Ikeja in Lagos State were carrying out their sensitisation programme properly while others are yet to carry out theirs.