There was a wild jubilation as electricity was restored to the ancient Kano city and its environs, North’s commercial hub, after days of blackout due to a grid collapse.
Recall that Nigeria obnoxiously witnessed many national grid collapses in 2024.
They included those in February 4, March 28, April 15 and July 6 and most recently in October 14, and another grid collapse in October 15, just some hours after service was restored.
Many of the residents who spoke during an interview, expressed appreciation over the restoration, in view of the hot weather and the collapse of many businesses that largely depend on electricity.
Ali Musa, a resident of Nasarawa, said that the restoration of electricity was a big relief considering the heat during the daytime.
“This is a big relief to us as we battle with the high cost of petrol to power our homes and businesses,” he explained.
Amina Shehu, a resident of Tarauni, said that she had been buying sachet water ice blocks for N300 per one and hoped the price would now go down drastically with the restoration of electricity.
“I spend N1,000 daily to buy an ice block to cool my drinks and another N2,000 to fuel my generator at home. Thank God the power has been restored,” she said.
Simon Isaac, a resident of Kumbotso, who operates a barbing saloon, said they were happy to resume full business as using a generator was not cost-effective.
Mr Isaac urged the federal government to decentralise the national grid so as to reduce the pressure on the main grid.
Dayyabu Sani expressed happiness and hoped that the government would find a lasting solution to the recurring problem, advising the government to invest in renewable energy and mini grids.
(NAN)
