Many Places Have Been Without Light For Months Or Even Years - Comedian I Go Save Vents On Nigeria’s Worsening Power Situation

Nigerian comedian I Go Save has taken to social media to voice deep frustration over the country’s worsening electricity crisis, echoing concerns shared by millions of citizens and business owners.

In a strongly worded post, the comedian lamented what he described as an unprecedented decline in power supply across the nation.

“Since birth as a Nigerian, these past few years are the worst of power failure of all times,” he wrote, underscoring the severity of the situation.

He went on to highlight the prolonged outages experienced in many parts of the country, noting that some communities have been without electricity for weeks, months, and in extreme cases, even years. According to him, the persistent lack of power has placed an enormous strain on daily life and economic activities.

Raising critical questions about sustainability, I Go Save wondered how businesses—especially small and medium-scale enterprises that depend heavily on public electricity—are managing to survive under such harsh conditions. The cost of alternative power sources, such as generators and fuel, continues to soar, further squeezing already struggling entrepreneurs.

The comedian also drew attention to what he perceives as a stark contrast between the living conditions of ordinary Nigerians and those in government circles. He pointed out that key government facilities, including Aso Rock, have adopted alternative power solutions such as solar systems and inverters. Meanwhile, he claimed that ministries and government residences often rely on generators—sometimes supplied or contracted by associates of those in power.

Concluding his remarks on a note of concern and uncertainty, he posed a question that resonates widely across the country: whether Nigerians will ever experience stable and reliable electricity in their lifetime.

His comments have since sparked conversations online, with many Nigerians sharing similar frustrations and calling for urgent reforms in the nation’s power sector.