Residents of Ojodu Berger axis have been in darkness because of an issue with the transformer in that area.
Despite assurances of a swift resolution and the promise of a transformer replacement, as of the time of writing, no action has been taken.
In response to this prolonged blackout, we conducted interviews with residents to understand how they are navigating the challenges posed by the persistent power outage.
Here are some insights from the affected individuals as they cope with the enduring light deprivation.
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Mr Tayo
Interviewer: sir, we heard that you have not had light for almost two months, is it true?
Ans: yes and nothing has been done about it, I have gone to their office but they keep postponing me.
Interviewer: How have you been coping sir with the blackout?
Ans: I spend N6,000 daily on fuel daily and it is really depressing the economy is hard but adding this to it. It is too stressful and heartbreaking.
Mrs Adebayo
Interviewer: How are you coping with the blackout ma?
Ans: My child has been in heat and has developed heat rashes. It has been stressful for me and my husband. We don’t deserve this, the government need to come to our rescue. I am almost in debts.
Miss Rachel
Interviewer: What have you done concerning the blackout?
Ans: I have sent multiple emails to Ikeja Electric, Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat and other authorities but has gotten no response. I can’t work effectively at home because I am a stay home worker. I spend so much on fuel, how much is my salary?
Mrs Goodnews Chioma
Interviewer: Ma, How are you coping with the current blackout?
Ans: Our Foodstuffs also got spoilt. We spend over 6k on water weekly. We couldn’t run our frozen food business effectively. Which kind of country is this ooooo
Hawker
Interviewer: Ma, how have you been coping with the blackout?
Ans: There is no profit in my business, I no dey collect plenty again. Ice block is too expensive. Before person know it, the block go melt, no profit. Let them do something.
Conclusion
This people have shared their pain and struggles with us, we are pleading with the government to take swift action concerning the light issue
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