Nigeria:Power supply drops to 30 per cent

Nigerian’s power supply is set to worsen as the nation has recorded another system collapse.

The system collapse recorded on earlier in the week has culminated in a significant drop in generation, transmission and distribution of electricity to many parts of the nation.

According to a report from the Presidency, yesterday, the power sector experienced a “system collapse on May 8, 2017 at 1429hrs. System frequency suddenly and sharply dropped from 51.06Hz to 43.37Hz, leading to system collapse.

It added that, “Prior to collapse, Benin/Egbin 330kV line (cct B6N) was out on fault due to cut sky wire between towers #460 & 461. On May 9, 2017, average power sent out was 3425Wh/hour (up by 468MWh/h). The reported gas constraint was 1915MW.

“The reported line constraint was 150MW. The reported high frequency constraint was 59MW. The water management constraint was 260MW. The power sector lost an estimated N1, 144,000,000 on May 09 2017 due to constraints.”

Further investigations showed that the nation recorded two system collapse incidents in April 2017 alone, which also affected power supply to consumers.

A study by NOIPolls, an Abuja-based research outfit, disclosed that power supply to households in the nation dropped to 30 per cent of installed capacity in the first quarter of this year, from the 37 per cent obtained in last quarter of last year.

The new aggregated power poll results released by NOIPolls for the first quarter of 2017 showed that the lowest power supply to households in Q1, 2017 was observed in January at 21 per cent.

The drop was attributed to the shortage of gas to the power generating companies and low water levels at the hydro power stations.

For Q1 2017, the monthly average cumulative hours of power supply experienced was recorded as 7.5 hours daily in January, which was the lowest. It went up to 9.8 hours in February, which was recorded as the highest

The results obtained from the poll also revealed that for Q4, 2016, average daily power cumulative supply was 9.6 hours, while in Q1, 2017, it dropped to an average of 8.9 hours daily, indicating a 0.7-point decrease.

A cumulative power supply of 8.9 hours per day was assessed to be a far cry from the standard 24 hours power supply which Nigerian households ought to be experiencing, thus further buttressing the issues inherent in Nigeria’s power sector.

The Federal government had embarked on several power sector interventions in the past, which have failed to yield any sustained positive impact.

Still, in the bid to revive the power sector, the Federal Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, recently set out guidelines for the power sector recovery plans to create a viable industry that is privately run.

While this is a welcome strategy for the revival of the sector, the report posited that in the execution of the plan, constant evaluation with visible milestones within specific time frames should be maintained.

The report noted that, “Although there are evidences of concerted efforts to make the power sector work at optimum level, the sector is still riddled with vast problems ranging from generation to distribution.

“Industry watchers have blamed majority of the crisis bedevilling the power sector on the monopolistic nature of the hydroelectric generating systems. Nigeria is blessed with diverse natural resources which developed nations use to generate abundant electricity but less attention has been paid to those options.”

It added that, “Nigeria is one of the least electrified nations and its current power generation, which continues to hover between 3,000 and 5,000 megawatts, cannot keep up with the population growth.

“According to a World Bank report, about 75 million Nigerians lack access to adequate electricity and Nigeria was ranked highest among the countries with electricity access deficit when energy access, efficiency and renewable are on the rise in many developing nations.

“It is against this background that NOIPolls conducted its quarterly survey to assess electricity distribution to Nigerian households in the first quarter of 2017,” it added.

However, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) disclosed that it has installed and energized a 40MVA 132/33kV mobile power transformer at the Damboa Transmission Substation in Borno State, on May 7th, 2017.

The GM (Public Affairs) TCN, Seun Olagunju, stated that the Damboa Substation, previously a 60MVA 132/33kV capacity transmission station with fully equipped control room and staff quarters was completely destroyed by Boko Haram insurgents on the 4th of July, 2014.

Revealed!!! EFCC Boss Release List of Serving Senators Involved in N155billion Malabu Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC boss Magu, had insisted that OPL 245 was awarded to Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd in 1998 by the late military dictator, General Sani Abacha, against regulations.

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke, has said he did not authorise the Malabu Oil deal, otherwise known OPL 245, but only conveyed the approval of then-President Goodluck Jonathan to all the parties involved in the transaction.

Adoke, who spoke in an interview with an online portal, said: “No, I did not authorise the transaction, I only conveyed the approval of the President to all the parties. Those are two different things. I did not authorise the transaction as I was not a signatory but only conveyed the president’s approval.”

Explaining the genesis of the transaction, Adoke said: “The Malabu issue has been in existence since 1998. I want to take it from 1998 because I have seen that in recent times, the EFCC has taken up interest in the matter with a view to persecuting me.

“In order to make me look bad they have deliberately bifurcated the transaction and have chosen to present the issues from 2010 when I became involved in the settlement. However,the transaction started in 1998, when the military administration of General Sani Abacha came up with the policy of encouraging indigenous participation in the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry.

“They allocated oil blocks to indigenous companies on discretionary basis at a reduced signature bonus of $20 million. The beneficiaries include Malabu Oil and Gas Ltd, South Atlantic Petroleum Ltd (owned by Theophilus Danjuma) and Famfa Oil Ltd (Folorunsho Alakija). Malabu was allocated OPL 245 and they made a part-payment of $2 million for the signature bonus and brought in Shell as technical partners.

EFCC, in a motion, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/14/2017, told the court that investigations revealed that Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd and SPDC showed that current serving senators of the federation were involved on the fraud thereby releasing the list of the senators to the high court, click the box below to view full lists now.

lETS TALK @ BENUE YOUTH HANGOUT 2017

 

BENUE YOUTH HANGOUT presents the “LETS TALK” Event.................

Hello Benue,

Are you from Benue…? 28th May 2017 is for all Benue Youth Hangout. If you think we need to come together and talk in order to motivate the vibrant youth from Benue to effect all-round positive growth to themselves. You are only allowed to miss this event if you are not a youth.

BENUE YOUTH HANGOUT :- presents the finest inspirational Youth HANGOUT tagged “LETS TALK”. A Hangout to create a culture of innovation, equipping our youth, and stakeholders with the capacity to meet the emerging needs not just of today, but of tomorrow for the Benue Youth.

Benue Youth Hangout  is a pro-development platform that seeks to engage young people to effect all-round positive growth for Benue State. This platform present this year’s event tagged: “LET’S TALK” is geared towards creating positive impact on societal issues such as politics, social media influence, gender roles, youth empowerment, leadership and financial literacy. The BENUE YOUTH HANGOUT 2017 is a must-attend event for all Benue youth, home and abroad and it is scheduled to hold on:


DATE: 28th May, 2017.  | TIME: 3:00pm

VENUE: Macafa Parks & Gardens, opposite Ankpa Quarters, Modern Market road, Makurdi, Benue State. 

For sponsorship, volunteering and questions use the numbers on the postcard or if you wanna attend this event and want to appear on our postcards inbox me for terms and conditions.
For information and inquiries, Please contact 08087299625; 08063472852.

A HUMANITARIAN IN BENUE STATE:- UKAN KURUGH CALLS ON NIGERIANS TO HELP, MR:- CHRIS WHO IS SUFFERING FROM (ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS) AN ARTHRITIS THAT AFFECTS THE SPINE.

 Presently he was lodged in at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital which is a tertiary hospital. The Doctors have ran series of test and medical studies here by have come to a concluding diagnosis of  "Ankylosing Spondylitis" is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine, although other joints can become involved. It causes inflammation of the spinal joints (vertebrae) that can lead to severe, chronic pain and discomfort.)

Although much cannot be done nown for  him get back on his feet immediately but there is still hope in exploring other options especially India, where other forms of treatment can be explored better based on their advance technology. Chris is a very strong guy because his so confident he would walk again even when the Dr's insisted that for been down for so long had his bones stiffened which has resulted to what has got him down.

The mum told me a traditional healer once worked on Chris and he started moving the stiff lower part of the body but they later on lacked funds to continue and has asked me to beg you guys on her behalf that as we leave the hospital this morning, she needs support to return to the former to continue where she stopped while he will be taking the drugs we bought prescribed by the hospital (Drs) to suppress the pains he goes through. I will be given the total bill this morning by the hospital, By his grace
(Dr Hwande of FIRST FERTILITY HOSPITAL LTD) have given us an ambulance that will take us back to his base in gboko town.

Tiv Youth Congress here by call on all Nigerians and the Benue People in particular to join hands toghether to support Mr Chris to come back to sound health as humaniterian UKAN KURUGH is presently putting on his best. I patiently wait for a positive reply and i can be reached on 08069082285.

I want to use this opportunity to appreciate all those who looked after Chris in the hospital especially those who brought food morning,afternoon and evening thereby saving cost for us,i want to say God bless you all and replenish your pockets in a million fold,amen.

                                                                                                                                                                  

POWER OF THE SOCIAL MEDIA
CHRIS IS A LUCKY GUY INDEED




 I made a post this morning asking for assistance to take Chris and the mother back to gboko by 10am today since we have been discharged yesterday evening either by providing a car long enough to carry him without stress. Dr Hwande of 1st Fertility Hospital just called me now that his wife showed him my post, so he said after sanitation i should meet him @ the hospital and take his ambulance that will convey them (Chris and mother) back to gboko. God is indeed wonderful.

Dr Hwande God Bless You Sir !!!

I just collected the ambulance of First Fertility Hospital now with money to full the tank powered with air condition all for Chris as Dr Hwande directed the driver. Am now heading to the Benue State University Teaching Hospital to pick up Chris and his mother for onward movement to gboko.

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THE BENUE STATE COMMISSIONERS ARREST IN CHINA FOR STEALING MUMMIFIED BODY OF A KING WAS NOT FALSHOOD IT WAS A FACT.

Look closely at the crowded picture and tell me its not DR TERSOO KPELAI who is not on the ground there in china THAT is a present sitting Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment under the Governor :-Samuel Ortom lead administration carrying out errands.

A Benue State commissioner was arrested by the Chinese Police. According to a very reliable source, the commissioner was caught trying to steal what looks like dead bodies wrapped in a carton and kept in a rest room somewhere in a hotel in Guangzhou.

The funny thing is that the commissioner insisted that his state governor must be present before he makes a speech. 

Meanwhile...Tivyouthcongress reporters gathered that ...>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The Chinese police authority confirmed that a top member of Governor Samuel Ortom’s delegation at the just-concluded Nigerian-China Governors Forum was arrested for theft.

Mr.. Andrew R. Deal, chief of police of the China Groove Police Department, disclosed the name of the culprit as Mr. Tersoo Kpelai.
 
Tersoo Kpelai is the Benue state Honourable commissioner for Trade and Investment under the administration of Governor of Benue state Samuel Ortom.

The police chief disclosed this during a telephone conversation between him and a reporter of tivyouthcongress this evening.

Speaking via his office telephone number 704.857.2466 ext. 201, Mr.. Deal however didn’t confirm if the case was what led to Governor Ortom’s further stay in China, having concluded the event he went to attend about four days before the occurrence. 

Mr.. Deal confirmed our reporters that the commissioner truly stole a mummified body of a king, and he was arrested but had to be released on bail immediately the police got a signal that he was on a governor’s entourage.

He however noted that his international passport was seized from him at the time the bail was granted.
Saying that Honourable Kpelai’s passport a day after the occurrence , the police chief added that investigations are still ongoing in order to ascertain What the suspect was going to do with the stolen item.

He also refuted media reports which earlier said that the commissioner was tortured by the Chinese police.

Mr. Deal said the suspect wasn’t tortured but was handcuffed and detained for about an hour before he was granted a temporary bail.

ISSUES ARISING>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Information reaching us today 25th/04/2017 here in Makurdi Benue Nigeria has it that one  Mr Asom Jerry was this morning picked up by men of the
 police (SARS) for sharing a Facebook post made by a blog known as News Nigeria where it was alleged that one Commissioner who traveled with the Governor of Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom was arrested in China for stealing while on a state working visit. Men of the Nigeria police i learnt are moving house to house to arrest all those who shared the post on their various Facebook timelines.

 NOTE:->>>>>
This is were the story gets more interesting .......do you still want to go further to take note reasons why his excellency Governor of Benue still extended his stay in China.......

We use the word social media all the time to disqualify facts but we fail to take to mind that before the social media platform routers have been tucked up to switch before present time.


please i employ all well meaning Benue youths in all area of life to come out with one voice to stop this impunity in Benue state Nigeria.
 It indeed is indeed a shame to us as Nigerians and  Benue citizens at large.
It is indeed a call for attention to some of us publicly as a state.
.And to make it alarming arresting an individual who only shared a link when he was not even the publisher of the publication makes it more alarming and suspicious for a proper evaluation for clarification.



The Benue Governor was not in the state when the killings in Ikpayongu took place a community just before makurdi the Benue state capital coming from otukpo,
 but all he could say when he came back was to still blame his people by calling Nigerians to support the FULANI .
we seem not to know what support he is seeking for ?
 Is it more killings in the Tiv land or what?                                                                                 The Benue citizens i mean the communist never elected him to seek for favors from  any DYNASTY but to serve the BENUE people.


This is the face of an incredibly preserved for over 700 years found by chance by Chinese road workers.  
It was found in the city of Taizhou ,Jiangsu province in 2011.

 












    
Just as the Chinese Government is also investigating reasons behind the act, we at home too have been throne in to wonderof what the Benue state trade and investment boss intended to trade this for here in Benue Nigeria 
indeed this is a call for attention.

 
We hereby call on all well meaning Nigerians particularly the Benue youths to rise up for true justice to speak in the life of Mr ASOM-JERRY.

ENGR;-INYA.

RICHARD QUEST OF CNN IN NIGERIA ,AS HE SPEAKS ON MONEY FOUND IN AN APARTMENT IN KOYI LAGOS NIGERIA.

Richard Quest speaks on a range of topics during his interview on Nigeria Info FM.

CNN‘s international man of mystery Richard Quest is in Lagos, Nigeria.

The famous CNN presenter and journalist is in the country to shoot how easy it is to do business in Nigeria and also the challenges. He will be spending a week in the country.

Yesterday, Monday, April 24, 2017, Mr Quest was at Nigeria Info FM for an early morning interview.

Richard Quest at Nigeria Info FM

During the lively interview, Richard Quest spoke about the $38M found in an Ikoyi apartment.

“The best story of the day apart from Macron has to be the money found in the apartment” Richard Quest said in his radio interview.

He further said “The next best thing is the head of the security force who says it was money that was being kept for covert operations that nobody seemed to know anything about.

 

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“These are very serious and legitimate questions. And if these spark a debate that goes further and further than the usual debate…if that is all it does then you have wasted a good crisis.

“But if it sparks a real debate about what transparency, and where money is spent, and accountability then it is to the good. The whole whistle blower law, that has been introduced, that has brought in so much money, that has started a process, I am telling you something it won’t be my generation that will see the end of this, it probably won’t be yours, it would probably be your children’s generation that will see finally the fruition of what we start to see now.“

 

EFCC official sweats it out while counting cash hid in an Ikoyi apartment

BENUE STATE GOVERNOR SAMUEL ORTOM CALLS ON NIGERIANS TO SUPPORT FULANI HERDSMEN.

Nigerians have to support herdsmen - Governor Ortom


Governor Samuel Ortom has given reasons why Nigerians must support herdsmen to ranch their cattle
 Ortom said that the people of Benue needs to end crisis with herdsmen and let the government fight for them
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has urged the people of Benue and Nigerians as a whole to support herdsmen ranching to stop herdsmen invasion.
TIV YOUTHCONGRESS.com gathered that the governor, who recently returned from China, while addressing pressmen at the government house said the state cannot afford to be spending a lot on security when the country is in recession.
Ortom advised the people of Benue, that money meant to be spent on security in the troubled state could be diverted to solve other problems if the state can end crisis with herdsmen.
Ortom said finding a way for herdsmen to ranch their cattle will solve the crisis that of herdsmen invasion the state is currently neck deep in, Daily post reports.
Ortom said supporting herdsmen to ranch their cattle will end herdsmen invasion crisis.
He said: "The solution to Fulani invasion is ranching. There is nowhere in the world where we have cattle moving about except in Nigeria. Why must we live with animals? How can we continue to spend on security in the midst of recession?
“We must ranch our cattle. Nigeria must come together to support herdsmen ranch their cattle.”
While reacting to the a violent clash between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Ikpayongo area of the state in which six persons were reportedly killed and many others injured, he urged the youths to be law abiding and stop taking laws into their hands.
Ortom said the government will fight for the oppressed only if the oppresssed stop taking laws into their own hands.
He added: “Report where there are issues. Two wrongs can never make a right. People will begin to be afraid of Benue if we continue this way. No matter the provocation, we must be law abiding so that government can fight for us.”
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Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police Force has declared a N10million reward for the arrest of Terwase Akwaza over the killings in Zaki Biam.
The police says Akwaza was responsible for the deaths of 67 people in the recent massacre, and the death of Mr. Deneen Igbana, the Special Adviser on Security to the Executive Governor of Benue State.
In a statement by police spokesman CSP Jimoh O. Moshood and posted by PR Nigeria late on Friday, April 21, the force said Akwaza aka Ghana, an indigene of Katsina-Ala is wanted for many crimes.


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