National grid collapses first time in almost one year

Electricity consumers in Nigeria have slammed the Federal Government over the recent spate of power grid collapses. The grid has collapsed several times in recent months, causing widespread blackouts across the country. Consumers have complained that they are being subjected to endless power outages, and that the government is not doing enough to address the problem. In a statement, the Electricity Consumers Association of Nigeria (ECAN) said that the government has failed to invest in the power sector, and that this is the reason for the frequent grid collapses. "The government has failed to invest in the power sector, and this is the reason for the frequent grid collapses," said ECAN President, Chijioke Okafor. "The government needs to wake up to its responsibility and invest in the power sector to ensure that Nigerians have reliable and affordable electricity." Consumers have also complained about the high cost of electricity, which they say is making it difficult for them to cope. "The cost of electricity is too high, and we are not getting value for our money," said one consumer, who identified himself as Mr. John. "The government needs to do something to reduce the cost of electricity." The government has responded to the criticism by saying that it is working to address the problem. The Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu, said that the government is investing in the power sector and that it is working to improve the transmission and distribution networks. "The government is investing in the power sector and we are working to improve the transmission and distribution networks," said Aliyu. "We are also working to diversify our energy mix and to increase the use of renewable energy." However, consumers are skeptical of the government's promises. They say that the government has made similar promises in the past, but that nothing has changed. "The government has made similar promises in the past, but nothing has changed," said Okafor. "We need to see concrete action from the government before we believe that they are serious about addressing the problem." The frequent power grid collapses are having a negative impact on the economy. Businesses are losing money because they cannot operate without electricity. Consumers are also suffering because they cannot rely on electricity to power their homes and businesses. The government needs to take urgent action to address the problem of power grid collapses. Consumers are demanding that the government invest in the power sector and that it reduce the cost of electricity.