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National Grid collapse has happened 46 times, already. What should you do if it happens, again?
The aberrant joker in the pack is the thought of the stupefying collapse of the ‘national grid’ in Nigeria. It is yet another surreal thing to hear that a country of over 200 million citizens swims in utter blackout for more than 72 hours (in some places, 72 hours can extend to 200 hours).
Though, blackout is not new, what is new is the experience of Nigerians. India had blackout two times and those two didn’t last two days. Pakistan experienced a blackout three times; it did not last days before it was restored. The US and the UK, occasionally had their complete outages, contrastingly, none of them lasted for 72 hours.
It, however, came as another stupefaction when on Thursday, Nigeria’s power supply decided to encroach itself into another murky ambiance, leaving Nigerians to suffer another national grid collapse. Worthy of note, a report by the International Energy Agency stated that Nigeria had exactly 46 national grid collapses from 2017 to 2023 in history. This new collapse will logically make it 47 times, with each lasting for more than 72 hours.
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As it then becomes incumbent that Nigeria does not have a stable power supply, complaints pour from concerned citizens but it is still evident that there are so many things that can be done in the dark which will be fun. This is why Unconventional Magazine (UM) present Unconventional list of fun activities to do when there is a power outage. But UM list does not elevate carnality, rather it presents a go-to list of magical activities that can be done when a power outage occurs.
10 Fun Activities to Do Next Time ‘National Grid’ Happens
- Candle-lit dinner
When there is a blackout, candle-lit dinner becomes thrilling, temperate, and romantic. It can make any meal special. But to be safe, use flameless candles to light the dinner table.
- Game night
Dust off the board games and deck of cards for some family fun time.
- Sky Gazing
There is beauty in gazing at nature. Especially, it has often been said that serenity beacons when one gazes at the night sky, and shooting stars. If it is about the time of the full moon, try watching it with partners or children, it is the most scintillating moment ever.
- Put on a concert
Perform music, dance, theatre, and comedy for each other. Or get the torches out and tell ghost stories! Especially, ones that touch hearts.
- Set up a pillow fort
With a few pillows, cushions, and blankets, you can turn your living room into any place imaginable.
- Go for a night walk
Get torches and walk around the block or backyard. Take in the evening sounds, spot nocturnal wildlife, or simply enjoy the stars.
- Read
Read books with torchlight or go through old photo albums as a family.
- Write a letter
Think of someone special and write them a letter. All you need is paper, a pen, and a torch.
- Paint one’s nails
Painting one’s nails is a lovable activity because it will use up plenty of time.
- Visit family and friends
The time of the outage can be used as a time for a refresh or get-together. This will be extremely invaluable to building relationships, remolding the cracking on, es, and setting new priorities right. Outage times are a great way to check in on neighbors and stay connected to the community. Or hop in the car and go visit family and friends who aren’t experiencing a power outage.
When all the activities are done and everyone is tucked into bed, and if it is between lovers to list will increase connection and romance.
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Enoch Oyedibu
I am a writer and investigative journalist who specialises in literary criticism and underrepresented narratives. Among other publications, I have been featured in Business Day Nigeria, TheICIR, Platform Times and Daily Nigerian. Right now, I work as a full-time staff writer for Unconventional Magazine.
