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21 Apr, 16 tweets, 18 min read

#liveReport : SERAP National Round table on "The Role of Social Media Activism in Stopping Corruption and Impunity in the Electricity Sector".
Livestream the event via the link below;
web.facebook.com/watch/live/?re…
#FromDarknessToDarkness
#LetThereBeLight

Corruption is waxing stronger in Nigeria because the government is in comatose under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. - Femi Falana, SAN
#FromDarknessToDarkness
#LetThereBeLight

@NigeriaGov

@NigeriaGov has overtime made use of different laws to stifle efforts made towards eradicating corruption, including the electricity sector. - Femi Falana, SAN
#FromDarknessToDarkness
#LetThereBeLight
#LiveReport

Even under the military regime, the military head of state adhered to court orders. I wonder why President Buhari finds it difficult to release Omoyele Sowore and General Dasuki, after Court had ordered their release. - Femi Falana
#FromDarknessToDarkness
#LetThereBeLight

It is appalling that billions of Naira, Dollars have been sunk into the power/electricity sector.
However, the more the money spent, the greater the darkness generated in Nigeria.
- Femi Falana
#FromDarknessToDarkness
#LetThereBeLight

#Video : The Cost of Corruption in the Electricity Sector
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#Video : The State of Power in Nigeria, Then and Now
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@MI_Abaga

"We all have a role to play towards making our country Nigeria great. Let us use our talents and get engaged in the fight against corruption." - @MI_Abaga
#FromDarknessToDarkness
#LetThereBeLight

@folustorms

"There is capacity for Nigeria to generate up to 13,000 megawatts. However, we have not been able to distribute up to 5000 megawatts due to poor governance." - @folustorms
#FromDarknessToDarkness
#LetThereBeLight

@MI_Abaga

#Video: We all have a role to play towards making our country Nigeria great. Let us use our talents and get engaged in the fight against corruption. - @MI_Abaga

@SheriffQuadry

It is appalling that we keep flaring gas in Nigeria.
The gas we flare is sufficient to power the entire country for ten years without interruption. -@SheriffQuadry
#FromDarknessToDarkness
#LetThereBeLight

@macfound

SERAP has over the years been the best Organisation we have worked with as a Foundation. - Dr. Kole Shettima, Country Director, @macfound
#FromDarknessToDarkness
#LetThereBeLight

Estimated billing by PHCN is illegal.
We need to explore Solar as an alternative to power generation.
Senegal does not produce gas, but every home has gas. Hence, the need to hold our government to account. - Femi Falana, SAN
#FromDarknessToDarkness
#LetThereBeLight

@sirdee_da

There's need to ensure continuity. Let us sustain conversations aimed at achieving a major objective.
Let the mindset of the people be reformed. - @sirdee_da #FromDarknessToDarkness
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@AyoBankole

"What will facilitate a major national conversation is collating precise information, details of victims of lack of stable supply of power." – @AyoBankole
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@mrmacaronii

We cannot stop using our voices and platforms for the growth and development of our country .- @mrmacaronii
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