Nigeria, Election and persistent power problem

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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 cooking systems.

Nigeria is suffering from fuel poverty. Per the Nigerian Ministry of Power, about 175 million Nigerians lack access to clean and affordable sources of energy, despite being energy-rich. I mean, the country has a huge reserve of untapped energy resources, but its reserve-to-production rate (R/P) is low. This is where purposeful leadership is needed.

While we impatiently await the forthcoming general elections to install a more responsible leadership that will tangibly solve our perennial energy problems, energy management is one implementable step that can greatly help. This method has over the years shown remarkable gains, as regards energy security and sustainable economic development of any nation.

Energy management in general, and energy efficiency and conservation, in particular, can help fill the gap between demand and supply.

The way you use energy (electricity, cooking gas, and others) in your home, office, or factory can greatly impact the long-term availability of energy. 

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