By Our Correspondent.

A passionate open letter from a concerned citizen, Yakubu Danmukurna, has ignited fresh debate over the persistent electricity crisis plaguing Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State. The letter, addressed to key stakeholders in the city, highlights the widespread suffering caused by the lack of stable electricity and criticizes the silence and inaction of local leaders.

In the letter, Danmukurna laments the frequent power outages that have become the norm in Lafia, describing the situation as a fundamental failure to provide basic necessities. He calls out the consistent focus of stakeholder meetings on politics and power-sharing while ignoring issues that directly affect the lives of ordinary citizens.

“Whenever we hear about Lafia Stakeholders meetings, the focus is always on politics and power-sharing. Issues concerning the welfare and well-being of the people of Lafia never seem to be prioritized,” the letter reads.

Danmukurna outlines the devastating impact of the electricity crisis across various sectors. In education, he notes that students struggle to study without light, and schools are unable to modernize teaching methods due to power shortages. Healthcare facilities, he says, face dire challenges operating essential medical equipment, putting lives at risk.

Local businesses, especially small and medium enterprises, are also suffering. According to the letter, unreliable electricity hampers refrigeration, lighting, and communication, making it difficult for entrepreneurs to stay afloat and contributing to economic stagnation.

“From cooking meals to basic lighting and communication, power outages disrupt even the most basic aspects of daily life,” he writes, also citing the additional hardship imposed by ongoing heat waves.

The letter ends with a passionate plea to all relevant authorities—local government, state leaders, electricity providers, and civil society—to take immediate action. It calls for investment in infrastructure, better maintenance of existing systems, and greater accountability from those responsible for power supply in the state.

“Access to reliable electricity is not a luxury—it is a basic human right,” Danmukurna insists.

As the city continues to grapple with its power challenges, this letter serves as a rallying cry for citizens and a wake-up call for leaders to prioritize the well-being of the people over political interests. Whether it will provoke the needed change remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the people of Lafia are demanding to be heard.