**Minna Residents Demand Better Electricity Supply, an End to Estimated Billing** In Minna, the Niger State capital, a peaceful protest was staged by residents and civil society groups over the perennial power outages and the alleged exploitation of consumers through estimated electricity billing by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). The protest, led by human rights activist Lanre Sadiq, drew attention to the difficulties faced by households in accessing consistent and reliable electricity supply. Under the estimated billing system, residents are often charged exorbitant amounts for electricity they do not use, with some small apartment owners paying up to ₦46,000 (approximately N46,000) monthly. This has sparked widespread discontent, with many calling for the deployment of prepaid meters to ensure transparency and fairness in electricity consumption. According to Lanre Sadiq, the era of communities contributing funds to purchase electricity infrastructure should come to an end, as it creates an unsustainable burden on residents. He urged the distribution company to comply with the Federal Government's directive on metering electricity customers, which would promote transparency and accountability in electricity supply. Abdullahi Jabi, a human rights campaigner, noted that poor electricity supply has significant negative impacts on economic activities and security across the state. Persistent power outages have crippled businesses, contributing to rising insecurity in several communities. The protesters, who marched peacefully through major streets in Minna, urged electricity providers to ensure fair and equitable distribution of power across communities and to respond promptly to technical faults and outages. Responding to the protesters, the Acting Managing Director of the Niger State Electricity Distribution Company, Samuel Odekina, acknowledged the concerns raised and assured residents that efforts were underway to improve electricity supply in the coming days. However, he also reminded consumers that electricity supplied must be paid for. The protest, which drew attention to the plight of residents in Minna, highlights the need for improved service delivery and transparency in electricity supply. As Nigerians continue to grapple with the challenges of poor electricity supply, it is essential that electricity providers and regulatory bodies take concrete steps to address the concerns of consumers and ensure that electricity supply is reliable, consistent, and fair.