Egbu Youths Drop Casket at NEPA Office Over Power Issues
Residents of Egbu community were left both shocked and amused after youths reportedly carried a symbolic casket to the NEPA office in protest over poor electricity supply.
The dramatic act was aimed at sending a strong message to electricity authorities — enough is enough.
For a long time, members of the community have complained about irregular power supply.
According to residents, light has either been inconsistent or completely unavailable, affecting businesses, households, and daily living.
In a bold move to express their frustration, some youths allegedly dropped a casket at the office gate with a banner that read strong warnings to power authorities. The message on the banner accused the electricity providers of neglecting their responsibilities, failing in corporate social responsibility, and damaging the community’s land.
While some residents described the act as humorous and creative, others saw it as a serious cry for help — a symbolic way of saying that the electricity situation in the area is “dead.”
Electricity remains a major challenge in many Nigerian communities, and Egbu appears to be no exception. For small business owners who rely on steady power, the economic impact can be severe.
Households are also forced to depend on generators and alternative energy sources, which come with additional costs.
The protest highlights growing frustration among citizens who feel unheard despite ongoing complaints.
Whether humorous or symbolic, one thing is clear the people of Egbu want stable electricity, and they want it now.