Katsina CSO Coalition Decries Impact of Prolonged Power Outage in Northern Nigeria

The Coalition of CSOs in Katsina State, led by AbdulRahman Abdullahi, expressed concern over the extended power outage in northern Nigeria, calling it a crisis with grave repercussions. Abdullahi highlighted the devastating impact on healthcare and livelihoods, noting that the outage—resulting from a recent national grid collapse—has disrupted businesses and essential services.

The coalition urged the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to provide regular updates and prioritize resolving the issue. Abdullahi also criticized authorities for their lack of communication, which has intensified public frustration.