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Daily Post Nigeria DisCos have failed – Senate Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport News DisCos have failed – Senate Published on December 5, 2024 By Matthew Atungwu The Senate had expressed displeasure at the performance of Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies, otherwise known as DisCos, and the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, since the privatisation of the power sector. This is as the Red Chamber of the National Assembly described the privatisation of the power sector as a failure, while threatening to initiate legislative measures to reverse the policy. The Senate said this when the chairman of the Committee on Power, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe, submitted his report for consideration. Abaribe explained that the DisCos have largely failed to deliver reliable electricity to Nigerians. This triggered concerns about the effectiveness of the 2013 privatisation program, which aimed to improve power supply through private sector involvement. In his report presentation, the lawmaker highlighted the financial losses incurred each time the grid collapses. According to him, restarting a power plant costs approximately $7.5 million. With three plants in operation, the total cost per grid collapse amounts to $25 million. The Senate engaged in an intense debate over the persistent collapse of the national grid and inefficiencies in Nigeria’s power sector, with senators expressing deep frustration over the state of the country’s electricity distribution and privatisation policies. On his part, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, criticised the privatisation of the power sector, questioning its efficiency. He noted that despite privatisation, distribution companies are unable to meet consumer demands, leading to deteriorating service quality. “Why do governors and individuals have to buy transformers and then hand over to DisCos and still pay for installation,” Akpabio queried. Speaking, Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North) expressed regret over his earlier support for privatisation, describing the process as ill-conceived and ill-executed. He lamented the fact that consumers are forced to pay for services not rendered. The motion was subsequently withdrawn to allow for actionable and comprehensive recommendations. The Senate Committee on Power was thereafter given six weeks to develop improved recommendations concerning the non-functionality of DisCos and TCN. Related Topics: DISCOs senate Up Next FCT: We did not construct road for EFCC — Wike clarifies new project Don't Miss Islam not against girl child education – Sultan of Sokoto You may like Tax reform bills: Senate ‘ll not be intimidated – Akpabio South-South senators pass vote of confidence in Akpabio Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill: Senate removes chief whip Monguno from committee Tinubu’s Tax Reform bills not withdrawn, Senate can’t be intimidated – Akpabio Senate, AGF to review Tax Reform Bills today Flight delays: Nigerian Senate summons Aviation Minister, NCAA, other key stakeholders Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media LtdLuke Humphries defeats Luke Littler to retain Players Championship Finals titleKings break through in victory over the Kraken
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HOUSTON — Houston Texans receiver Tank Dell will miss the remainder of the season after dislocating a knee and tearing an ACL in a loss to Kansas City on Saturday. Coach DeMeco Ryans revealed the details of his injury Monday before announcing that Dell would have season-ending surgery for a second straight year. He fractured his fibula in Week 13 against the Broncos as a rookie last season and had surgery on it the following day. “He dislocated the knee, he tore the ACL, other things there he’ll have to get repaired," Ryans said. “So he’ll be out for the year.” Ryans didn't have a date for Dell's surgery for this injury, but said it would be soon. Dell was injured on a 30-yard touchdown catch in Houston’s 27-19 loss Saturday. He was coming across the back of the end zone and made the spectacular catch on a pass from C.J. Stroud before colliding with Houston teammate Jared Wayne on the way to the ground. Dell immediately grabbed at his knee and Wayne signaled for team trainers, who spent several minutes working on the wide receiver while teammates waited anxiously. Dell was eventually placed on a stretcher and driven in a covered medical cart off the field, and then he was taken to the hospital. He stayed in the hospital overnight before flying back to Houston on Sunday. Stroud, who is so close to Dell that he considers him a brother, cried the entire time the receiver was down on the field and for a while after he was taken away. “It was just not easy for me to sit there and be emotional,” Stroud said Monday. “But it’s something that we all go through in life and it’s easy to be a fake tough guy. It’s easy to go through life acting like everything doesn’t affect you, but deep down we all know we’re going through something.” Some criticized Stroud for crying. But he believes a display of emotion such as that was important to remind people of the human aspect of this game and the toll it can take on players. “It’s good for young men and women out there, kids who are brought up — and I was taught this too as a kid, not from my parents but just from the world, don’t let anybody see you emotional,” he said. “Don’t let anybody see you down and yeah there’s some truth to that in in certain aspects, but there’s also life and I think it was good for people to see me in that light and knowing that there is still a human factor to me and I’m a normal person.” Aaron Rodgers is still contemplating his playing future. The star quarterback knows if he returns to the field, it might be out of hands whether it's with the New York Jets. The 41-year-old Rodgers said last week that he'll take some time after this season, his 20th in the NFL, to determine what he wants to do next. On Monday, he suggested a decision on whether he'll return with the Jets could be made for him the day after the team's regular-season finale. “I think there’s a world where they just say, ‘Hey, thank you, we’re going to go in another direction’ on Jan. 6,” Rodgers said during his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” “That’s a possibility,” he added. "I think there’s also a possibility we’re going to wait and see who the new staff is.” Get local news delivered to your inbox!