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Electrification as a Catalyst for Grassroots Development: A Study of Nsukka Local Government Area TransformationBy Ngwu Kingsley ChimaobiPolitical Scientist and Media Consultant

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Electrification as a Catalyst for Grassroots Development: A Study of Nsukka Local Government Area  Transformation By Ngwu Kingsley Chimaobi Political Scientist and Media Consultant Electricity is the invisible thread that binds the fabric of modern civilization. From the hum of machines in industries to the quiet glow of a reading lamp in a child’s room, power defines the rhythm of human progress. In Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, a quiet but powerful revolution is unfolding under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Engr. Jude Asogwa. Through the strategic deployment of 500kva transformers and the full-scale installation of electricity infrastructure across multiple communities, the Chairman has not just electrified towns—he has energized hope. Philosopher Francis Bacon once wrote, “Ipsa scientia potestas est”—knowledge itself is power. But what becomes of knowledge in darkness? How does a society evolve when it lacks the basic infrastructure to ...