{"id":196111,"date":"2026-02-24T22:11:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T21:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/civil-society-groups-issue-ultimatum-over-niger-blackouts"},"modified":"2026-02-24T23:18:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T22:18:24","slug":"civil-society-groups-issue-ultimatum-over-niger-blackouts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/civil-society-groups-issue-ultimatum-over-niger-blackouts","title":{"rendered":"Civil Society Groups Issue Ultimatum Over Niger Blackouts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Civil society groups in Niger State have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and the Niger Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC), warning that they will embark on a peaceful mass mobilisation if persistent power outages and exploitative billing practices are not urgently addressed.<\/p>\n<p>The protest, scheduled for March 3, 2026, in Minna, is being conveyed by Comrade Lanre Sadiq Ishaq of Capacity Media Trust Radio- Human Rights Radio, supported by Chairman of the Niger State Civil Society Organisations, Dr.Jabi Abdullah.<\/p>\n<p>The mobilisation also involves members of the Nigerian Bar Association and organised labour groups in the state.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of the agitation are complaints about erratic electricity supply, delayed prepaid meter installations, and poor infrastructure maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>The groups are demanding the immediate suspension of estimated billing until electricity supply is stabilised, prompt restoration of power during outages, and equitable distribution of electricity across all communities.<\/p>\n<p>They are also calling for the installation of prepaid meters to promote transparency and consumer control, as well as full responsibility by the distribution companies for transformer repairs, infrastructure replacement, and maintenance, without transferring costs to customers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe cannot continue to pay for darkness. If there is no light, there should be no bill. Electricity is not a privilege but a basic service that citizens are entitled to. The people of Niger State deserve stable supply, prepaid meters, transparent communication, and an end to exploitative billing,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cParticipants are expected to carry placards and banners under the theme, \u2018No Light, No Bill,\u2019 as they peacefully demand fairness, accountability, and reliable power supply,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Civil society groups in Niger State have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and the Niger Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC), warning that they will embark on a peaceful mass mobilisation if persistent power outages and exploitative billing practices are not urgently addressed. 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