Abuja: Residents of the Federal Capital Territory say relentless heat and crippling power outages have made restful sleep nearly impossible, leaving families exhausted and demanding urgent government action to fix Nigeria’s failing electricity supply.
Several Abuja residents told journalists on Sunday that the weather is unbearable and that frequent power outages have made life harder.
In Kubwa, Orozo, and Kuje, residents said months of irregular electricity have forced families to endure long, hot nights, disrupting sleep, causing discomfort, and making it difficult for children and the elderly to cope without fans or air conditioners. Left her exhausted and frustrated, as the intense heat has made sleeping a daily struggle.
Awe said power has not been stable in her area for months, adding that she has been unable to sleep comfortably due to the unbearable weather conditions.
“I am appealing to the authorities concerned with power supply that they should try to do something about this pathetic situation.” Regulatory agencies must act now to hold the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) accountable so that consumers receive dependable service and true value for their money,” she said.
Mr Samuel Odey, also a resident of Kubwa, expressed deep concern over the persistent electricity challenges, emphasising that nearly every aspect of modern life depends on a stable power supply. He stressed that daily activities depend on electricity, and its absence disrupts everything. He said life becomes significantly harder without adequate power.
He explained that, even at home, he is unable to relax or perform basic tasks such as cooking, reading, or charging his phone because there is no electricity.
Odey described the situation as a wake-up call for the government and other stakeholders in the power sector, urging them to take urgent, decisive action to ensure a steady, reliable electricity supply.
Similarly, Mrs Vivian Olotu, who lives in the Orozo community, said power supply in her area is highly inconsistent. She added that children struggle to sleep at night, and generator noise further disrupts rest.
“Even when families resort to using generators, the noise makes it difficult to rest. She called on the government to act swiftly and decisively to fix the longstanding problems in the power sector so citizens can live in safer, healthier conditions.
Mr Udo Asuquo, also a resident of Orozo, said the inadequate power supply is taking a toll on both his health and his small business. The intense heat and lack of electricity prevent him from sleeping well and concentrating, impacting his ability to run his business.
Asuquo added that his small business, which he relied on to feed his family, suffered from frequent power outages, resulting in lost customers and reduced income.
“The situation is deeply troubling and leaves me uncertain about what steps to take next,” he said.
In Kuje, Mrs Angela Pam described the heat as severe and overwhelming. Sometimes, her family stays in the corridor until 1 a.m. for fresh air before going inside.
Pam noted this exposes them to security risks, given safety concerns in the country. Like other residents, she issued a strong call for urgent government intervention to establish a stable and reliable electricity supply.
Meanwhile, the AEDC had attributed the persistent poor power supply to the current nationwide low power generation.
The AEDC’s given reason for the power situation notwithstanding, residents have continued to call for swift and sustainable solutions to ease their hardship.
