Popular businessman, Tony Elumelu has reiterated the call for constant electricity supply, saying it is critical to Nigeria’s development.
The National Grid went down a few days ago, leaving many parts of the country in total darkness. This in turn affected many businesses that rely on power for survival.
He also stated that in light of the insecurity challenges, there is a need for leaders that can deliver ahead of the 2023 election.
Elumelu, who is the Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) took to his Twitter page to analyse how lack of power has been affected Nigerians with over 90 percent of the population living in abject poverty.
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“This morning, I am listening to my colleagues at the office bemoan the very pressing issues that they face every day in this country, and how things have been getting worse and worse – no electricity for 5 days, hikes in the price of diesel, frightening food inflation, etc,” he wrote.
Read the series of tweets below.
How can a country so rich in natural resources have 90% of its citizens living in hardship and poverty? I have often said that access to electricity is critical for our development, alleviation of poverty and hardship. And speaking of security, our people are afraid!
— Tony O. Elumelu, CON (@TonyOElumelu) March 17, 2022
Businesses are suffering. How can we be losing over 95% of oil production to thieves?
Look at the Bonny Terminal that should be receiving over 200k barrels of crude oil daily, instead it receives less than 3,000 barrels, leading the operator @Shell to declare force majeure.— Tony O. Elumelu, CON (@TonyOElumelu) March 17, 2022
Why are we paying taxes if our security agencies can’t stop this? It is clear that the reason Nigeria is unable to meet its OPEC production quota is not because of low investment but because of theft, pure and simple!
— Tony O. Elumelu, CON (@TonyOElumelu) March 17, 2022
Meanwhile, oil producing countries are smiling as their foreign reserves rising. What is Nigeria’s problem? We need to hold our leaders more accountable!
Elections are coming – security and resources need to be everyone’s agenda – let’s be vocal for our nation’s priority.
— Tony O. Elumelu, CON (@TonyOElumelu) March 17, 2022
Evil prevails when good people are silent. We need to be vocal about 2023. Let’s focus on Nigeria. Demand and advocate for leaders that deliver.
In 2023, Nigeria must be on a strong trajectory for progress and development.
— Tony O. Elumelu, CON (@TonyOElumelu) March 17, 2022
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