Lagos Electricity Supply - Please Light Candle

Lagos electricity is just terrible. The number of times you have blackout is more than the number of times you have electrical power.

I am currently out of power as I type this. Right now I am using electricity from my generator. And that is what most people do. Thinking of relocating to Lagos? Need constant electricity? Buy a generator for your electrical needs.

Please note that this is not just a Lagos Nigeria problem. The poor electricity situation is nationwide.

Nigeria's electricity is supplied by the nation's power company, PHCN (Power Holding Company of Nigeria). Before now the company was called NEPA (National Electric Power Authority).

Nigerians actually thought that a change in the company's name meant a change in management and policies and procedures. They had high hopes that the new company . . . with a new face . . . would outperform it's predecessor.

Unfortunately, that is not the case. In fact, the electricity situation has worsened.

The failure to supply electricity as required led Nigerians to rename NEPA as Never Expect Power Always. Later the news came that the inept company is now a PLC. So the name metamorphased to, "Never Expect Power Always. Please Light Candle".

Those names reflect the people's discontent with the Nigerian electricity giant that is behaving like an electricity dwarf. Thinking of doing business in Nigeria? Think electricity.

Wait. Why do companies come investing in Lagos Nigeria and Nigeria in general?

The answer is simple.

The population, the large market, the profitability potential.

So, if you're thinking of investing in Lagos Nigeria, do not let the Lagos electricity supply dilemma hold you back. This state boasts of 15 million residents. And Nigeria is a country of 150 million people.

You can't ignore that.

So, come to Lagos. Come to Nigeria. Do business, make money.

Just remember to come with your generating set. You will need it.

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