By CHARLES OKONJI],
Nigeria, with over 160 million people, is currently producing below 4,000 megawatts of electricity. CHARLES OKONJI, in this review of the sector, from 1999 to 2013, explains someof the challenges of the power sector.
“Nigeria is truly hungry for electric power. Our maximum output of 4,400 megawatts is grossly inadequate. Ours is a nation of 167 million people. South Africa, a nation of 47 million people, generates 47,000 megawatts, which interestingly has since 2008 proved insufficient. “As you know, South Africa has the world’s largest 20th economy. Brazil, another emerging economy with a population of 194 million, generates about 135,000 megawatts. In terms of per capita power capacity measured in watts per person, Nigeria’s record is anything but inspiring. It is 29 watts per person. “Compare this figure with Brazil’s 490 watts per person or America’s 2,900 watts per person or India’s 110 watts per person. Even neighbouring Ghana has a superior record because it has 1,800 megawatts for its 21milion people, which amount to 85watts per person. To state the obvious, per capita power capacity is an indicator of a country’s economic performance.”
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