Kaduna community laments epileptic power supply

On Friday, the Rigasa community of Kaduna state’s Igabi Local Government Area (LGA) decried the area’s recent poor electricity supply.

Residents who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) separately said the poor power supply worsened when Ramadan fasting began.

According to Abba Adamu, a resident of Makarfi Road in Rigasa, the epileptic power supply has harmed cold water and drink businesses.

“You know the weather is hot and people are fasting; as such, they will need cold drinks to quench their thirst once they complete a day’s fast.

“Therefore, we resort to buying ice blocks at the rate of N150 to N250 each so that people will buy our drink; but this is making us pay high cost of production,” he said.

Similarly, a housewife, Asiya Ahmad, said the epileptic power supply has made house chores and cooking more cumbersome, adding that her family break their fast in the dark.

She urged Kaduna Electric to provide adequate power supply, especially in the sacred month of Ramadan where Muslim faithfuls fast and pray.

On his part, Musbahu Mustafa said he does not rely on the power distributed, adding that he has found succor in solar energy.

“I don’t want to be disappointed that is why I installed a solar panel to generate power for my house.

“But it’s not everyone that can afford solar energy, therefore, it is necessary for Kaduna Electric to improve on its services,” he said. (NAN)