Everybody in Nigeria complains of NEPA** (National Electric Power Authority), and everyone also complains about corruption and lack of an infrastructure in Nigeria. I agree all of those need to be fixed, but I think one of the things that really bother’s me is the customer service.
I don’t understand why some people are so rough and so rude. You’re trying to find out why they billed you incorrectly when all of a sudden the person snaps!
“Am I your maaate?! Do you know who I YAM?!! I will show you Peppe!!!” (Nigerian accent)
Then all of a sudden you have to start pleading because you can’t afford to be shown “peppe.” Your knees drop quickly to the ground.
“Oga…Ahbeg sorry oh! It was a slip of the tongue…please please ejo sorry e ma binu…”
you have to continue until you have pacified his ego…and then finally, perhaps after sliding a few Nairas under his palm, perhaps then, you will get some help.
Granted- it’s not always like that, but it always hurts when it happens.
…we have to learn to respect each other, and to appreciate the customer – let’s make Nigeria a welcoming place for all.
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Quick update: after posting this I was informed of the good news
“It is now PHCN – POWER HOLDING COMPANY OF NIGERIA. No more NEPA – NATIONAL ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY.”