Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has criticised successive Nigerian governments over their failure to address the country’s electricity crisis, questioning why citizens continue to bear the cost of providing alternative power for themselves.
In a video shared on her social media page, Henshaw revisited her concerns about the power sector, arguing that Nigerians should not be expected to depend on generators, inverters and solar panels after decades of inadequate electricity supply.
The actress questioned why no administration since 1999 had successfully resolved the problem, despite successive ministers and government policies aimed at improving the sector.
She also challenged the expectation that Nigerians should accept alternative power sources as a solution, pointing out that many households cannot afford the additional expense.
“We have been using lantern, candle. Now, we have moved to gen, inverter, solar. What is left?” she asked.
Henshaw further questioned the electricity distribution band system, which categorises consumers according to the number of hours of power supply they receive, insisting that Nigerians deserve consistent electricity.
“Where in any other country do you see electricity come banded?” she asked, adding, “Just give people electricity. If they don’t pay, they don’t have electricity. Simple.”
She also expressed concern that some individuals and interests could be benefiting financially from the persistent power crisis, questioning whether those responsible for providing electricity had sufficient incentives to resolve the problem.
The actress compared Nigeria’s situation with electricity supply in other countries, questioning why reliable power remained a challenge despite years of government promises.
Addressing Nigerians who believe they can manage the situation because they can afford alternative power sources, Henshaw said the crisis affects more than individual households.
“I can afford it, why do I care? Because I care…I’m a Nigerian, why won’t I care?” she said.
She urged Nigerians to consider people around them who cannot afford generators, inverters or solar systems, as well as the impact of the electricity crisis on future generations.
Henshaw expressed doubt that Nigeria would resolve its electricity challenges within her lifetime, saying she hoped the country’s dependence on alternative power sources would eventually change.
Ademide Adebayo
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