Diesel and petrol suppliers and generator dealers continue to make brim businesses as power supply remains epileptic in Nigeria.
A former Minister of Power, Barth Nnaji, has alleged that diesel suppliers and generator dealers are sabotaging efforts for Nigerians to enjoy regular power supply.
According to him, this is despite the Federal Government's claim of spending N7 trillion as direct interventions in the power sector, even after privatising the electricity generation and distribution arms of the industry since November 2013. "There are two areas when you talk of cabal in the sector - the diesel suppliers and generator users.
Nigeria has struggled with poor power supply for decades, a challenge that is estimated to cost businesses about $29 billion yearly, according to the World Bank.
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