Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, is currently trending due to growing controversies surrounding electricity tariffs and the country’s power sector crisis.
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Reports indicate that President Bola Tinubu is set to meet with electricity generation companies (GenCos) over a staggering N4 trillion debt owed to them, as highlighted by Punchng. This debt has severely impacted power supply, leaving many Nigerians frustrated with persistent blackouts.
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Adding to the tension, Daily Post reported that the federal government has warned citizens to prepare for fresh electricity tariff hikes, citing rising operational costs. This announcement has sparked public outrage, with many Nigerians already struggling with economic hardship.
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Meanwhile, The Tribune revealed that the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has openly criticized Adelabu, calling him "incompetent" as Power Minister. Students and labor unions have condemned the proposed tariff increase, arguing that it will further burden households and businesses.
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Adelabu’s handling of the power crisis, coupled with the looming tariff hike and mounting debt, has made him a focal point of national debate—explaining why he’s currently trending.
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