Do you remember when the big debate in Nigeria was whether to privatise NEPA or PHCN or not? We were repeatedly told that by privatising the electricity supply system, Nigerians would be guaranteed steady electricity supply. Like most debates in Nigeria, the decision had already been taken, before the debate was begun. The people that would own the shared-out PHCN were already in place and known to the decision makers. The debate was a fluke. It was meant to give the impression that we were following a democratic process. So,…
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