The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed strong disapproval of the N8 billion allocated in the 2025 federal budget for a public sensitisation campaign on the importance of paying electricity bills.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the union described the allocation as “absurd” and urged the Federal Ministry of Power to prioritise improving the nation’s power sector instead.
The Ministry of Power had proposed the allocation during a budget defence session at the National Assembly, explaining that the campaign would tackle issues like power theft, poor payment habits, and the protection of electricity infrastructure.
Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu stated that the campaign would use multiple media platforms to educate Nigerians and foster timely payment of electricity bills.
However, the NLC criticised the ministry’s focus, accusing it of neglecting urgent issues such as frequent grid collapses and the sector’s inefficiencies.
Ajaero highlighted the alleged incompetence in the power sector, adding that over N200 billion is owed to contractors working with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
“The power sector is on the brink of collapse due to gross mismanagement. Instead of addressing critical infrastructure needs, the ministry is proposing to spend N8 billion on teaching Nigerians how to pay electricity bills,” Ajaero said.
The NLC also condemned the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), accusing it of failing to regulate the sector effectively.
It cited instances of whistleblower victimisation within the sector and called for transparency and accountability in addressing electricity challenges.
The union warned that such actions erode public trust in government institutions and further worsen the country’s economic difficulties.
It urged the Ministry of Power and NERC to take immediate steps to revitalise the sector and halt its decline.
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