Nigeria’s electricity supply has dropped below the critical 4,000 megawatt (MW) mark following the ongoing strike action by oil and gas workers protesting against Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
The industrial action, which entered its second day this morning, has disrupted fuel supply logistics and affected gas deliveries to several power plants across the country. This has further strained the already fragile national grid, leaving many homes and businesses grappling with longer hours of blackout.
Leaders of the striking workers accuse the refinery management of unfair labor practices and failure to meet agreed welfare conditions. They have vowed not to back down until their demands are addressed.
Meanwhile, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and power distribution companies have expressed concern that if the strike persists, electricity generation could decline even further, worsening the energy crisis nationwide.
The Federal Government is reportedly in talks with both parties to avert a full-blown shutdown of power supply.
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