Tag top power firms say will turn nigeria off if not paid

I'm assuming you're referring to the recent reports of top power firms in Nigeria threatening to shut down the country's power supply if their outstanding debts are not paid. Here are some of the top power firms involved:

  1. TCN (Transmission Company of Nigeria): TCN is the primary transmission company in Nigeria, responsible for transmitting electricity from power plants to distribution companies. TCN has threatened to shut down the national grid if its N1.2 trillion debt is not paid.
  2. PHCN (Power Holding Company of Nigeria): PHCN is the largest power distribution company in Nigeria, responsible for distributing electricity to consumers. PHCN has a debt of over N1 trillion and has threatened to shut down its operations if the debt is not paid.
  3. EEDC (Enugu Electricity Distribution Company): EEDC is one of the 11 power distribution companies in Nigeria, responsible for distributing electricity to consumers in Enugu, Abia, Anambra, and Imo states. EEDC has a debt of over N200 billion and has threatened to shut down its operations if the debt is not paid.
  4. IKEDC (Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company): IKEDC is another power distribution company in Nigeria, responsible for distributing electricity to consumers in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, and Osun states. IKEDC has a debt of over N150 billion and has threatened to shut down its operations if the debt is not paid.
  5. KEDCO (Kano Electricity Distribution Company): KEDCO is a power distribution company in Nigeria, responsible for distributing electricity to consumers in Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, and Yobe states. KEDCO has a debt of over N100 billion and has threatened to shut down its operations if the debt is not paid.

These power firms have been struggling to recover their debts from the government and other stakeholders, which has affected their ability to provide reliable electricity supply to consumers. The threat to shut down the power supply is a serious concern for the Nigerian government, as it could have significant economic and social implications for the country.