DisCo Promises 24-Hour Electricity After Protest Suspension — Reality or Another Promise?

“24-Hour Light” Promise Sparks Debate as DisCo Moves to Stop Protest 

In what many see as a familiar pattern in Nigeria’s power sector, a distribution company, FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company, has promised improved electricity supply, including plans for 24-hour power in selected areas. This development comes shortly after frustrated customers suspended a planned protest over poor electricity supply and billing concerns. But the big question remains; is this a real breakthrough, or just another promise to calm public anger?

Residents in parts of Anambra State had grown increasingly frustrated due to, constant power outages, estimated billing complaints, and lack of reliable supply despite payments. The situation escalated to the point where, a mass protest was planned, authorities raised security concerns, and the protest was eventually suspended after dialogue. And shortly after, the promise came.

According to FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company, plans are underway to deliver 24-hour electricity supply, the project will be implemented in select locations only, and areas mentioned include,  certain estates in Awka, and Parts of Nnewi, especially industrial zones. The company also revealed that, the project involves a 10MW power initiative, and it may take 6 to 8 months to fully materialize. In simple terms, This is not immediate, and not for everyone.

Let’s take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Despite the bold “24-hour electricity” headline: only specific areas are being considered, and the majority of residents may see no immediate change. This is a targeted pilot, not a general solution. The Nigerian electricity sector is still battling, low power generation, gas supply issues, poor transmission infrastructure, and funding challenges. Even the DisCo itself does not fully control power generation. So the question is, Can they truly guarantee what they don’t fully control? Let’s be honest, Nigeria has heard this before, promises of stable power, assurances during public pressure, improvements that never fully materialize. This is why many Nigerians are reacting with skepticism rather than excitement. 

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This move looks less like a breakthrough, and more like a response to pressure. Because, the protest came first, and the promise followed immediately. That timing is not a coincidence. But here’s the truth; “Nigerians don’t need promises, they need consistent electricity.”

This situation sends two clear messages: (a) public pressure works: The planned protest forced a response. Citizens have power when they act collectively. (b) but promises are not results: Until electricity is stable; nothing has truly changed, everything remains potential, not reality.

For this to be taken seriously, the company must; deliver within timeline, 6–8 months should not become another endless delay. Electricity should not become a privilege for a few estates. However, regular updates and accountability are key. And power supply improvement must go hand-in-hand with fair billing. 

This is not the first time Nigerians have heard promises of 24-hour electricity, and that is exactly why many are not celebrating yet. Because in Nigeria’s power sector; hope has been raised many times…But delivery has often fallen short. 

This is not a solution, It is a test. A test of whether, promises can finally turn into results, the power sector can rebuild trust, and Nigerians can truly experience reliable electricity