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Enugu Govt Fines Residents For Generator Use Despite Poor Power Supply, Says It Contributes To Carbon Emissions

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Enugu Govt Fines Residents for Generator Use Despite Power Supply Issues
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A recent court notice Chidi Odinkalu shared on X has revealed the Enugu State government’s actions against residents using generators. The notice, issued by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, fines a resident N88,000 for using alternative power sources.

Odinkalu spelt out the government’s contradiction: while it fails to provide reliable electricity, residents relying on generators are now penalised for “contributing to carbon emissions.”

The notice stated that using alternative power sources like generators violates environmental laws and warned of prosecution if the stipulated fine is not paid within seven days.

The contravention notice reads in part:

“You are hereby notified of your contravention of the law, particularly Sections 124, 125, 126, 127 and 128 by your environmentally unfriendly activities which include(s) the use of alternative power supply (Lister) in your facility which contributes to carbon emissions in the environment. Consequently notice is hereby given to you within seven days to comply with the State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Enugu and in addition, pay the contravention fine of N88,000.00″

Enugu Govt Fines Residents for Generator Use Despite Power Supply Issues
Contravention Notice

Nigerians criticised the move and noted that in Nigeria, where many struggle to access consistent electricity, the irony of penalising citizens for finding alternative power sources is appalling.

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