Unstable Electricity Threatens Industrialisation, Job Creation In Nigeria — Ajaero

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has urged the federal government to prioritise stable electricity supply and developmental projects, warning that unreliable power remains a major obstacle to industrialisation, the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large-scale job creation in Nigeria.
Ajaero said sustained industrial development depended largely on regular electricity supply, describing power as a fundamental social service and a critical driver of economic growth, particularly for small businesses and the informal sector.
He warned that without reliable electricity, efforts to transform SMEs into productive enterprises capa...