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‘You’re Incompetent And Clueless’, Nigerians Blast Power Minister, Adelabu For Claiming People Waste Electricity, Don’t Switch Off ACs, Refrigerators When Going To Work

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By Augustine Akhilomen

Nigerians on social media have condemned the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu for criticising the people for leaving their refrigerators and air conditioners running while they are away from home, citing a lack of awareness about electricity consumption.

Recall that on Friday, Adelabu expressed concern over the wasteful use of electricity due to its affordability in the country.

He highlighted instances where people leave appliances running unnecessarily, such as keeping a freezer on despite everything inside being frozen.

His statement has attract wild condemnation from Nigerians who described him as an incompetent minister and should cover his face in shame.

@Abdulazeez When we tell clueless politicians what foreign countries do for their citizen to make life easy for them they tell us Nigeria is not US etc. but common electricity that is not sufficient or some to do not have for weeks and months. Instead of finding lasting solution to uninterrupted power supply(even country we supply power are better than us) you are saying wastage. Well am not suprise what do you expect from CBN director appointed as Minister of Power.

@bAYO So this is why you decided to make things worse and more expensive than you met it? Leaders are expected to make economy even better than they met it, but Tinubu team is to make it worse and throw it on our faces, giving the “you can’t do sh*t” vibes, but be assured that good always win evil. One day, you’ll account for your stupidity and wickedness. It’s a matter of time. TIKTOK

@Dumdum I don’t know the type of leaders God gave us. Have you ever traveled before to know if they put off their freezers… I weep for my country… Looking at you alone shows that you know nothing about power. I don’t know who chose you for these job. You’re a disgrace and the president needs to act fast before you drag him to the mud. Mumu man

@ EnnaGee A lot of people have been complaining about how dumb this man is, his statement here just confirms it. Either cheap or expensive some home appliances like freezer will still be kept on to preserve the items inside.

@Obie So foolish, other countries are making electricity available and cheap to drive manufacturing and boost economy, werey they reverse clock hand

@JBOY I had to check again if it was Bovi the comedian hat was giving a press conference. Oga incompetent minister, people switch those things on because of the unpredictability of light and to maximize the short time they get light. Do you think they’ll leave their freezers on if they’re guaranteed 24 hours light? If I switch off my freezer when going to work and then I come back and there’s no light for 2 days, what happens to all the food I have in there? All will go bad and it has happened to many people. First give 24 hours light before you start yarning dust, smoke, and opata.

@aBEL AC I can agree with you but are you saying people leave their freezer on with nothing inside it? Sounds very strange

Anonymous What an stupid statement from a fat dumb minister, my freezer/fridge has been on for more than 5yrs, I never experience blackout for the last 10yrs in Stockolm,Sweden.

@Fola Uncle Minister, For the light we see or the one we don’t see? You suppose to cover your face in shame. Pls work on Nigerians getting steady power supply. It is not a crime if we have steady light.

@MYtime This man should be the first minister to be sacked in this government. He has just proven to me that Nigerian bank bankers are the worst managers in Nigeria. They are basically just rent seekers and not business people.

@GlowP This statement just showed that this Minister does not have any idea how worst and epileptic power supply is in this Country, is it freezer that we are begging God for it to get cold that we will off for over-working? I keep saying it that it is not the Elite that will save us in this Country, they have no idea of how bitter sufferings tastes.

@aLIMOR What’s ur business with how Nigerians use their electricity my man? R they not paying for it? After all it’s part of d revenue generated from that area that u guys are embezzling for doing absolutely nothing. Una no go kill Nigerians Sha with ur nonsense tarriff increases. Nonsense. Òró rirun

@sTANLEY Nigeria has never been lucky with sound and very honest leaders. His speech sold him out and affirms he’s not an intelligent minister. No wonder just under his watch, Nigeria has suffered nation power grid or collapse for the past few months.

@Onos Does this man know how much people earn in the country. Or his over bloated salary is confusing him. This is the problem of the country no reality check by our leaders. Nonsense statement.

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Late COAS, Lagbaja, To Be Buried Friday

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Barring any unforeseen circumstance, the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, would be buried in Abuja on Friday.

His immediate elder brother, Moshood Lagbaja, disclosed this in Osogbo, Osun State during a condolence visit by St Charles Grammar School Osogbo Old Boys Association (SCOBA).

He said the military could not release his remains to the family, but assured them he would be given a befitting burial in Abuja on Friday.

The delegation presented a condolence letter signed by Global President of the association, Tade Adekunle and and General Secretary, Leye Odetoyinbo, to the family.

Speaking on behalf of SCOBA during the condolence visit, the leader of the delegation, who is also the 1st Vice President, Engineer Adesina Salami, described late Lagbaja as an exceptional individual, a proud Charlean, and a distinguished military leader who served the nation with unwavering dedication.

Salami said, “We mourn the loss of an exceptional individual, a proud Charlean, and a distinguished military leader who served our nation with unwavering dedication. Lt. Gen. Lagbaja’s remarkable life, selfless service, and enduring legacy inspire us.

“He made an inspiring and unforgettable impact on the Charlean Family Worldwide during his glorious lifetime.

“May the comforting presence of Almighty God surround you during this difficult time. May His peace, love, and strength sustain you as you navigate the darkness of grief.

“We pray that the cherished memories of Lt. Gen. Lagbaja’s love, wisdom, and accomplishments bring solace to your hearts and may his exemplary life continue to inspire generations to come.”

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Relief for Nigerians as petrol landing drops to N976/litre

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Nigerians may see a much-needed reduction in petrol prices as the landing cost of the product has reportedly dropped to N971 per litre, raising hopes of potential relief for consumers facing high petrol prices.

Using an exchange rate of N1,665.84/$, data sourced from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) showed the 30-day average landing cost for petrol into a tank cost stood at N976.73/litre.

The decrease in the landing price is expected to lead to a corresponding reduction in pump prices at filling stations across the country.

However, the extent of the price reduction will depend on various factors, including the cost of transportation, storage, and distribution.

MEMAN data also revealed that the landing cost of Automative Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel stood at N1,082/litre, while that of Aviation Turbine Kerosene (ATK), known as aviation fuel stood at N1,135/litre.

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Lakurawa: Intelligence Has Failed – Shekarau On New Terrorist Group

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Former Kano State governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has blamed lack of proper intelligence gathering for the emergence of new terrorist group, Lakurawa.

Shekarau said the federal and state governments can address the issue of new terrorist groups emerging through proper intelligence gathering and community policing.

About six people have reportedly lost their lives, with scores injured after angry youths attacked Fulani residents in Mera community, Augie Local Government Area, Kebbi State.

SaharaReporters reports that the youths reportedly carried out the attack on Sunday in response to allegations linking some Fulani individuals to recent bandit raids in the area.

According to the report, the violence was allegedly triggered after a survivor of Friday’s bandit attack informed the community youths that he recognised some Fulani faces among the attackers, known locally as “Lakurawa.”

Featuring on Channels TV’s programme, Sunrise Daily, Shekarau said: “This is giving us an impression that our intelligence gathering is still below average because if the intelligence have been up and doing from all the agencies, then this thing should have been discovered earlier than now. The new insurgents have already started attacking communities by giving them all kinds of nightmares and collecting levies.

“I think we have had enough of insurgents we are battling with, so for them to have come in from neighbour countries like Niger Republic into the borders of Sokoto and Kebbi, I think we need to do a lot of restructuring of the security architecture.

“When I was a governor, I always meet with the security committee and I directed all the local government to meet on the last Thursday of every month. The state security committee, the local government security will meet and report back whatever they have.

“If government will initiate a proper community intelligence gathering there will be peace.We did in Kano and the people trust this arrangement far more, the traditional institution was greatly involved and we empowered them.

“One of the major things to do is to improve the nature of intelligence gathering. The number of police, Army, and military is not enough for them to be all over the place. Through intelligence gathering you will be able to identify informants who are working with insurgents.

“If we want to address this issue, the government (Federal and State) must work together to improve intelligence gathering through community watch and policing. Up till now, we have not been able to produce some of these things.”

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