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Nigeria, Election and persistent power problem

Our country Nigeria is going through a lot - politically and economically. And you know it. Nigeria has assumed a phase in nation-building - a historical moment when its citizens have become seemingly more aware of the age-long inner, selfish bidding that characterizes the attitude of corrupt public officeholders. This widespread social awareness has evoked a feeling of resentment toward what was before now the status quo. As the glamour for a change of government enters an unprecedented gear in Nigeria, the desire for a positive change in our economy remains sacrosanct.  A robust economy feeds its population, reduces unemployment, improves the standard of living, attracts investors, and drives industrialization.  As I always say, energy remains the fuel that drives industrialization and the economy. The economy grows as energy use grows. As of the year 2022, 759 million people lack access to consistent electricity in the world, and 2.6 billion people use dangerous and inefficient cook