Dare Babalola
Renowned Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has voiced his disappointment over Nigeria’s ongoing power woes, disclosing that he shells out approximately ₦40,000 every day to power his home.
In an interview with African Independent Television on Thursday, the 78-year-old actor broke down the specifics of his daily energy expenditure, shedding light on the harsh reality of living with Nigeria’s erratic power supply.
He revealed that his daily energy bill includes ₦10,000 for electricity units from the national distribution company, ₦20,000 for diesel to run a generator, and an additional ₦10,000 for petrol to power another generator, highlighting the heavy financial burden of Nigeria’s power challenges.
“On the whole, I spend forty thousand every single day on light. It disturbs me a big deal. Then I listen to people who are only interested in getting into politics and enjoying power. Nobody seems to be bothered about what is happening to the common man,” Pete Edochie lamented.
The actor’s comments reflect the growing frustration among many Nigerians over inconsistent electricity supply across the country.
In recent weeks, social media platforms have been flooded with complaints from consumers about limited power supply, even under the government’s tiered electricity system. Customers classified under Band A, who are theoretically entitled to up to 20 hours of electricity daily, have reported receiving as little as five hours in some areas.
Edochie’s remarks add to the ongoing public discourse about Nigeria’s electricity crisis and the heavy financial burden many households face as they rely on generators to supplement unreliable grid power.
