Thirteen years after the federal government transferred Nigeria’s power generation and distribution assets to private companies, many consumers still experience frequent outages. The privatization, implemented on 1 November 2013, was promoted as a way to secure stable electricity supply, attract private investment and end reliance on personal generators. Over the years, the promised improvements have not materialized, and the country continues to depend heavily on diesel generators. Critics argue that the private operators have failed to expand capacity or maintain existing infrastructure. The situation has left households and businesses paying high electricity bills while still facing blackouts. Observers note that the expected influx of investment has been limited, and the anticipated end to the “generator economy” remains unfulfilled.