Akoka residents protest erratic power supply despite Band A classification

Residents of Akoka staged a peaceful protest on Monday, demanding better electricity services from Ikeja Electric (IE), the power distribution company responsible for their area.

Why it matters: The protesting residents, classified under Band A, are entitled to 20-24 hours of electricity daily. However, they claim to be receiving only two hours of power per day, severely affecting their businesses and quality of life.

Go deeper: The residents carried placards with messages such as “Our business is dying daily” and “Akoka is totally neglected.”

Quote: “We went from having constant power supply to barely two hours daily. It’s affecting our businesses and environment,” a spokesperson for the protesters said.