VIDEO: Patients, families protest 17-day power outage at UCH

Patients and their families staged a protest at the University College Hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State on Monday, raising concerns over prolonged electricity and water shortages.

The protest follows a 17-day power disconnection by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company due to unpaid bills.

The power cut has severely affected essential services at the hospital, halting surgeries, diagnostic tests, and other critical medical procedures.

In a video shared by Oyo Affairs on X.com, protesters gathered at the hospital, expressing frustration over the blackout, which they say has caused delays in patient care, including postponed test results.

The protesters highlighted the added strain on patients, especially those in critical condition, while others have faced postponed surgeries.

One of the protesters was heard saying, “Stop killing people. People are dying here. The managers are thieves. We need light.”

UCH management has reportedly confirmed the situation, explaining that the hospital is billed under the “Band A” electricity tariff structure, which requires a monthly payment of N80 million.

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