UNIZIK Power Outage Sparks Online Campaign, Students Demand Urgent Action from EEDC
UNIZIK students launch a social media campaign to address the prolonged power outage in Ifite-Awka, demanding urgent action from EEDC and stakeholders.
Mary Nwaeze 
Amidst a persistent power outage affecting Ifite-Awka, students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK), have initiated a a social media to tackle the ongoing challenge. Despite efforts to engage Enugu Electricity Distribution PLC (EEDC), the situation remains unresolved, prompting a concerted online effort by concerned students.
The prolonged power outage has disrupted the daily routines and academic pursuits of UNIZIK students residing in Ifite-Awka. Despite appeals and a recent visit by the Student Union Government (SUG) president to EEDC's offices, the issue persists, leading to frustration and inconvenience among the student community.
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In response to the prevailing challenge, students have turned to social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), to amplify their concerns. Yesterday, a student-led campaign gained traction with the support of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo and influential Igbo personalities. The campaign aims to spotlight the issue and exert pressure on EEDC for prompt action.
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UNIZIK students are rallying their peers to participate in the online campaign by sharing their experiences with the power outage and tagging relevant stakeholders, including Soludo, EEDC, and key Igbo influencers. The hashtag #EedcrestorelightinIfiteAwka serves as a rallying point to unify efforts and raise awareness. Additionally, students are encouraged to repost the campaign link to broaden its reach.
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With EEDC's prior engagement on social media platforms, there is optimism that the collective voice of UNIZIK students can spur decisive action. The online campaign epitomizes a unified endeavor to address the pressing issue of power outage and restore normalcy to Ifite-Awka. It underscores the significance of community advocacy and proactive engagement in resolving critical challenges affecting student welfare.
