Dakwa Ali Ashana Community Members Cry Out Over 3 Years Electricity Blackout

Usman Aliyu

The community members of  Ali Ashana, Dakwa border community just 25 minutes from Federal Capital City (FCT) Center, hve cried out over what they described as unending electricity blackout in their community. adsbygoogle || []).push({});

Accoring to the community members, they have plunged into darkness for over three years, without an end in sight.

The community’s has taken several efforts to address the issue without progress, most of which met the brickwall of silence from authorities, exacerbating economic hardship and security concerns.

The lack of electricity which has crippled economic activities in the area, is forcing residents that are well to do to rely on alternative, expensive energy sources. Local businesses, including small-scale enterprises and markets, have been severely impacted, leading to financial losses and unemployment.

Residents say the community has made significant efforts to address the situation, including personallycontributing money to repair and install electricity infrastructure. However, their efforts have been unsuccessful, and they are now calling on the government to intervene.

The security situation in the community is also a concern, with residents feeling vulnerable to attacks and crimes due to the lack of lighting.

The Nigeria security situation is already precarious, and communities like Dakwa Ali Ashana are bearing the brunt.

The community’s plight highlights Nigeria’s ongoing energy challenges, with millions lacking access to reliable electricity. The International Energy Agency estimates that 750 million people worldwide lack access to electricity, with sub-Saharan Africa being the most affected region.

Residents are urging the authoritiesto address their electricity woes, citing the need for improved security, economic growth, and basic living standards.

As at when filling this report, all effort to reach out to AEDC was unsuccessful.