Energy Crisis in Africa
All over the world, whenever energy is mentioned, Electrical form of this wonderful gift from nature dominates the concepts which have proved itself very essential for human existence and for the entire universe in general. This no surprise as electrical power is required for almost all modern technologies which has enhanced the civilization of mankind to a great extent determines the economic state of a nation .
Energy itself is embedded in nature and nations that appreciates its worth have tapped into nature and have most of their energy problem solved. Over the years, Africa largest economy have been confronted with seemingly insurmountably energy crisis due to insufficient supply of electrical power , this has led to the discouragement and subsequent extinction of many businesses and firms.
Many local and foreign investments have been repelled by this economic retarding battle, the colossal result been the imbalance between some countries huge foreign exchange and the standard of leaving of its hardworking citizens.
As a matter of fact the enigma has resulted to the impotence of many programs initiated by the world leaders with the intention to eliminate poverty and stabilize her economy not forgetting the visions which in all respect may just seem to be a mirage. In Africa today some nations are still termed “underdeveloped”, war countries, a degrading status that will subsist until the much needed manly decision and actions are taken, no thanks to the energy crisis.
The African countries energy state is unequivocally appalling, likewise there economy and its huge available resources to address this menace has been ignored and most policies aimed at formulating the frame work and driving the exploration of this resources are not strengthened and most times do not survive the regime that initiated them or at most die with the regime making most of the citizens skeptics when issues relating energy solution are been discussed.