FACT CHECK: Is Nigeria the lowest per capita consumer of electricity as Peter Obi claimed?

In this fact-checking video, we examine the accuracy of Peter Obi’s recent claim that Nigeria is the lowest per capita consumer of electricity globally. While the country’s power crisis remains a significant hurdle for development—with generation often fluctuating near 4,000 megawatts and consumption sitting at approximately 144–165 kWh per person—data from the International Energy Agency […]

In this fact-checking video, we examine the accuracy of Peter Obi’s recent claim that Nigeria is the lowest per capita consumer of electricity globally. While the country’s power crisis remains a significant hurdle for development—with generation often fluctuating near 4,000 megawatts and consumption sitting at approximately 144–165 kWh per person—data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals the claim is false. Although Nigeria’s consumption is among the lowest globally and well below the African average of 617 kWh, several other nations, including Chad and Somalia, record even lower levels of electricity use. We break down the current statistics, compare Nigeria to its continental peers, and provide the essential context behind these critical energy metrics.