- Nigerian singer Spyro criticised poor electricity supply after visiting an Eko Electricity Distribution Company office to complain.
- He said he was surprised by the conditions he saw, especially the staff’s working environment.
Nigerian singer Spyro has expressed displeasure over the poor electricity supply in the country after visiting an office of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) to lodge a complaint.
The singer, who shared his experience online, appeared surprised by what he witnessed at the electricity company’s office, particularly the working conditions of the staff.
According to Spyro, the employees were struggling with the heat and had to fan themselves, raising concerns about the state of electricity supply even within the company’s premises.
Describing what he saw, the singer said, “The workers were literally fanning themselves.”
His experience has further drawn attention to the persistent electricity challenges facing Nigerians, with many consumers continuing to express frustration over poor power supply despite the bills they are expected to pay.
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In other news… Nigerian comedian and content creator, The Cute Abiola, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu over poor electricity supply, lamenting that even his solar power system has stopped working.
The skit maker made the appeal in a video shared online, where he expressed frustration over the lack of electricity and the discomfort caused by the heat.
Addressing the president, Cute Abiola said his solar power supply was also off, despite the growing reliance on alternative energy sources to cope with frequent power outages.
He said, “President Tinubu, my solar is off. Please, for God’s sake, help us. My solar is off right now. Please, everywhere is hot. The suffering is too much. Please, there’s no light. Abeg.”
He also sarcastically questioned the suggestion that Nigerians should simply invest in solar power, adding, “Buy solar, buy solar. Solar sef dey off.”
His comments have generated reactions on social media, with some Nigerians making jokes about the situation, while others noted that the hardship caused by poor electricity supply affects people regardless of their background