Residents of Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State have appealed to the Niger State government, to urgently intervene in the prolonged electricity blackout affecting several communities in the area.
In an open letter dated August 13 and signed by Muhammad Musa on behalf of Concerned residents of Gurara, the people commended the present administration’s ongoing infrastructural development and other initiatives under the “New Niger Agenda.”
The residents, however, called the Governor’s attention to what they described as an age-long electricity crisis, stating that some areas in their communities including Gawu, Lambata, Izom, Tufa and Bonu have reportedly been without electricity for more than 10 years. While a few areas are said to be on solar power.
According to the letter, the prolonged blackout has negatively affected small businesses, healthcare services, education and agricultural activities, while also limiting opportunities for youths to acquire and engage in digital skills.
The residents further expressed concern that the absence of electricity could contribute to insecurity, particularly at night, and appealed to the State government to include the affected communities in ongoing and future rural electrification and power infrastructure projects.
The letter notes that electricity is essential to sustainable development, and urged the Governor to use his office to address the situation urgently.
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