Pastor Emmanuel Iren, founder of Celebration Church, recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a light-hearted but striking comment about Nigeria’s long-standing electricity challenges.
In his viral tweet, he wrote:
“My daughter wrote a poem yesterday titled—NIGERIA IS LIGHT. Well, there was no light when she was writing it.”
This witty remark quickly gained traction online, not just for its humor but for the uncomfortable truth it reveals. The irony of a child writing about light in the dark captures the daily frustration many Nigerians face.
The issue of unreliable electricity in Nigeria has persisted for decades, affecting everything from education to business productivity and overall quality of life. Despite numerous reforms, investments, and policy shifts, many homes and businesses still rely heavily on generators or alternative energy sources.
Pastor Iren’s tweet may seem like a joke, but it echoes the silent frustrations of millions. While it got people laughing, it also reignited a critical conversation about infrastructure and the urgent need for improvement in Nigeria’s power sector.
Sometimes, it takes a child’s poem and a father’s tweet to shed light—ironically—on the darkness many endure. The message is clear: Nigeria needs more than just words; it needs action, policy accountability, and sustainable energy solutions.
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