Adelabu Apologises For Saying Nigerians Keep Freezers On Due To Low Tariff
Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has apologised to Nigerians over his comment that they keep freezers on for days due to low electricity tariffs.
He made the apology on Thursday on Channels Television’s Politics Today.
Osun Defender reports that Adelabu on April 4, 2024, in Abuja, told newsmen that Nigerians lack the culture of electricity consumption management because of “cheap” power supply.
He has since come under fire by many Nigerians in the last one week for his comment which was considered offensive.
However, Adelabu, on Thursday, expressed regret over his comment, saying it “was never intended to insult the sensibilities of Nigerians in any way”.
“Anything we have said that are considered offensive, we are sorry about that.
“It was an innocent advice with regard to energy consumption management which we believe will go a long way in reducing people’s energy bills. And that advice was directed at those that we believe that because of the recent increase in tariff will start enjoying 20 hours of power per day,” he said.
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