NIGERIANS GENERATE 6,000MW OF ELECTRICITY FROM GENERATORS??

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Well, this is one of those assertions that appear sensational but lacking in facts or details. See for yourself as culled from the VanguardNigerians are currently generating over 6,000 Mega Watts of electricity through the use of generators in their homes, corporate offices and industrial places, far more than what the Federal Government is […]

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Well, this is one of those assertions that appear sensational but lacking in facts or details. See for yourself as culled from the Vanguard

Nigerians are currently generating over 6,000 Mega Watts of electricity through the use of generators in their homes, corporate offices and industrial places, far more than what the Federal Government is producing through the power stations across the country, Professor Rahaman Bello, Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, UNILAG, has said.

“An estimated 6000 MW is generated via individual and corporate outfits to meet their minimum demands for electricity,” Bello disclosed yesterday, at the Nigerian Institute of Management, NIM, inaugural ‘Nigeria: Arise and Shine’ annual lecture.

Rest of the report here ==>> Power supply: Nigerians generate over 6,000mw, FG 5,482mw, says UNILAG VC