There are many disappointments in this country; bad roads, traffic, and even some relationships. But one thing that consistently carries the trophy for national disgrace is NEPA. Or PHCN. Or whatever they’re calling themselves these days. Light no dey, but name don change tire.
For years, Nigerians have turned suffering into comedy, but when it comes to electricity, even our jokes are running out of power. Literally.
You Can’t Plan Your Life Around Electricity
Imagine preparing for an important Zoom interview, ring light set, background looking fine, and boom, NEPA says, “Not today.” Next thing, you’re sweating, panicking, and begging your neighbour for fuel or hotspot.
Electricity should be basic, but here, it’s premium.
You Pay for Darkness
Whether you use a prepaid meter or the old bill system, NEPA will show you shege. How are we still paying for a service we barely get? Half the time, the light is blinking like it’s shy.
They’ll bring the light at midnight, only for you to wake up and meet darkness like it’s your destiny.
Candle Business Is Still Booming in 2025
With all the advancements in technology, why are we still keeping matches and candles in the drawer like it’s 1999?
People abroad are charging their Teslas with solar panels. Meanwhile, we’re here switching between candle and torchlight like we’re in a medieval village.
PHCN Brings Light Just to Confuse You
You’ll be in darkness for 3 days. Then suddenly, boom 5 minutes of electricity. You rush to iron, charge your phone, boil water, even start blending pepper. But before you plug the third thing… they’ve taken it again.
And yet, we still shout “Up NEPA!” like people that don’t have shame. What a life.
Even Your Generator Is Tired
The way we rely on generators in this country, you’d think they’re our backup heartbeats. But now with fuel prices skyrocketing, even your gen is on sabbatical. It coughs twice and says, “Oga abeg, I need a break.”
We’ve turned it into comedy for survival, but deep down, we all know this isn’t how a country should be. A giant of Africa that still can’t guarantee 24/7 electricity in 2025? That’s not just disappointing, it’s disgraceful.
If disappointment had a face, it would be holding a NEPA bill in one hand and a dead power bank in the other.
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