The Guardian investigations show that the black out started since Monday, June 10, with services brought to a halt in areas where there are no generating sets to further treatment and the other medical services. When The Guardian visited the wards and offices, there were no lights, even people using the stairs had to use torchlights to see. The few places with electricity were from generating sets, others who still had power supply, went off as activities were stopped immediately.
The plant, with over 5.8MW capacity and sponsored by CET Power Projects Limited was expected to power the entire LUTH community, ensuring 24 hours power supply. However, the hospital’s management had in response to the poor lighting of the hospital environment claimed it no longer complains of power failures with the new IPP supplying its community with 24/7 power. But that is different from the current situation, as every corner of the hospital is blacked out and activities put on a hold.
A source who works with the hospital, and pleaded anonymity, told The Guardian that the power plant has since installation, not served the entire hospital as many areas still experience black out. He described the situation as ‘appalling’, saying the hospital would not want to speak up, so as not to taint its image in the eyes of the public.
' When The Guardian visited the wards and offices, there were no lights, even people using the stairs had to use torchlights to see.' Mr. Journalist couldn't locate the camera button on his phone during his investigative visit. 😂