Katsina State’s Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has voiced deep concern over the extended power outage impacting Northern Nigeria, warning of severe consequences for healthcare, business, and daily life in affected communities. The coalition’s Chairman, Mr. AbdulRahman Abdullahi, shared their grievances in a public statement on Sunday, emphasizing that the lack of electricity-driven healthcare services is leading to daily loss of lives.
“Electricity is a lifeline,” Abdullahi stated. “The prolonged outage, triggered by a national grid collapse, has inflicted hardships on millions, disrupting lives, businesses, and essential services. This crisis has forced many small businesses to close, resulting in economic setbacks and loss of livelihoods.”
Abdullahi expressed disappointment in the authorities’ lack of communication and apparent indifference, pointing out that officials often rely on private generators and solar systems. He highlighted the absence of updates from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and urged them to deliver daily progress reports.
The Coalition is calling for a coordinated and expedited response, demanding TCN prioritize transparency and accountability to address the escalating crisis. “We insist on immediate action to relieve the suffering caused by this ongoing power outage,” Abdullahi urged.
