Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has voiced concern over the rising cost of living in Nigeria, lamenting the burden many citizens face in accessing basic amenities such as electricity.
The respected actor made the remarks while discussing the country’s worsening economic situation during a recent episode of the programme Jigsaw on African Independent Television.
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Speaking during the interview, the 78-year-old film icon expressed frustration about the daily expenses he incurs just to maintain electricity in his home.
According to him, the cost of power supply has become extremely high, forcing many households to rely on alternative energy sources.
Edochie revealed that he spends about ₦40,000 every day on electricity and fuel combined. He explained that this includes payments for public electricity as well as additional costs for diesel and petrol used to power generators when there is no supply from the national grid.
“I spend N40,000 in my home every day for light,” he said. “It disturbs me a lot. N10,000 for electricity and additional N30,000 on diesel and fuel.”
The veteran actor noted that the situation reflects the broader hardship faced by ordinary Nigerians, many of whom struggle daily to afford basic services. He questioned why living conditions appear to be worsening instead of improving.
According to him, many citizens feel that their struggles are being ignored by those in leadership positions.
“Nobody seems to be bothered about what is happening to the common man,” Edochie said. “Why must it keep getting worse on each new day? Can we not improve?”
Beyond the issue of electricity and fuel costs, the actor also criticised what he described as the marginalisation of Nigeria’s South-East region in terms of infrastructure development.
He specifically mentioned railway transportation, alleging that the region had been excluded from certain rail projects in the country. Edochie questioned why the South-East continues to face what he perceives as neglect in key development initiatives.
“There was a time when somebody cut off the South-East in terms of railway transportation,” he said. “Why must there be consistency in going backwards?”
His comments have sparked conversations online, with many Nigerians relating to the rising cost of electricity and the heavy reliance on generators due to unstable power supply.
For decades, Nigeria has struggled with inadequate electricity generation and distribution, forcing homes and businesses to spend heavily on petrol and diesel generators to maintain operations.
Edochie, who is widely regarded as one of the most respected figures in the Nigerian film industry, has often used his public platform to speak on social and national issues affecting everyday citizens.
His recent remarks once again highlight growing concerns among Nigerians about the rising cost of living, infrastructure gaps, and the economic pressures facing households across the country.
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