Electricity: ‘Peter Obi is ignorant of Nigeria’s stored megawatts capacity’ — Onanuga (opens original article in a new tab)

Nigeria's presidential spokesman criticized Peter Obi's electricity generation pledge, stating the country already has sufficient capacity but faces structural challenges. The administration claims to have improved power generation through reforms.

• Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga criticized Peter Obi's pledge to increase Nigeria's electricity generation by 10,000 megawatts within four years.
• Onanuga stated Nigeria has a stored capacity of 13,500 megawatts, exceeding Obi's target, but faces structural issues like gas supply and outdated grid.
• The current administration claims to have improved power generation and implemented reforms, including the Electricity Act and Grid Asset Management Company Limited.