Long before the ongoing blackout in the North, there has been an extreme energy dichotomy between the South (particularly Southwest) and the North. This energy drought in the North has forced industries to either close or migrate to South.
The Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) data paints a lopsided image of the energy dichotomy. Eko and Ikeja Discos get 12.94% and 15.22% respectively. This means that Lagos State alone enjoys over 28% of the nation’s electricity supply – more than the combined allocation of the entire North.
From 70s to late 90s, Kano was a mega industrial hub in Nigeria. Bustling textile industries like Gaskiya, Holborn, Universal, Bagauda, ATM, Adhama, Tofa, Angel Spinning & Dyeing, etc that produced export-quality products are either closed or partially operating today. Up to late 90s, there were at least 5 biscuits companies – Kaura, Al-Hilal, Bagauda, Mai Reke and Riviera – operating in Kano. They’re no more today. The first confectionary factory in Nigeria, Nicco Sweets, was established in Kano in 1960. Later, more confectionaries such as Amka, Madina and Rana toffees established their factories in the state. Their sites today give pitiable sight to behold. They have either become warehouses or scrapyards for recycling plastics.
But who is to blame for this? I blame the past Northern leaders who did nothing to improve the energy imbalance and restore our lost industrial glory.
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They have increased the price of PMS again. Tinubu is not only a threat to the social welfare of Nigerians; he is after our lives.
Electing him as president will go down as the worst decision in the history of this nation.
Ya Allah Kasa mu cika da imani,Ka rufa mana asiri duniya da lahira, idan bamu da tsawon rai Ka jikanmu, idan kuma zamu kai tsufa Ka sa mu tsufa da mutuncinmu, Ameen
Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un.
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He graceful leader, honest and straightforward.
The Eminents class are grateful for your patience and courageous leadership. His favorite posting is Paediatrics.