The governments of Enugu and Imo States have stirred up controversy by giving residents a 7-day deadline and threatening heavy fines for using solar panels and generators. This new rule, intended to stop “environmentally harmful activities,” has attracted a lot of criticism.... CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
Critics say this policy is harmful and unhelpful for both the environment and the economy. People who use alternative energy because of frequent power outages are questioning why they are being punished for using renewable energy.
One worried resident commented, “This is a setback in solving Nigeria’s power issues. Renewable energy is the future, and we should be promoting it, not penalizing it with large fines.”
The fines are seen as too high, ranging from N88,000 for individuals to N2 million for businesses. This has raised doubts about the government’s commitment to environmental sustainability and its support for innovative energy solutions.
As the compliance deadline nears, residents are unsure if the government will change its policy or continue on a path that seems to go against its goals of sustainable development and reducing carbon emissions. Only time will tell.
