Miracle Unraveled: Dutse Makaranta’s Fleeting Respite By Akintan Adeola Rachael
Miracle Unraveled: Dutse Makaranta’s Fleeting Respite
By Akintan Adeola Rachael
The Dutse Makaranta community in Abuja breathed a collective sigh of relief when a new transformer was installed after eight long months of darkness. The community had been plagued by incessant power outages, and the arrival of the transformer was seen as a divine intervention.
“We thought God had finally heard our prayers,” said Aisha Umar, a resident of Dutse Makaranta. “The darkness had become unbearable. We were overjoyed when the transformer was installed.”
However, the joy was short-lived. Just two weeks after the transformer was commissioned, it malfunctioned and tore apart, plunging the community back into darkness.
“It’s devastating,” said Mallam Sani, a local business owner. “We had just started to get back on our feet. Now, we’re back to square one.”
“We had been waiting for power for so long, and when it finally came, we thought our troubles were over,” said Hadiza Ali, a trader in the community. “Now, we’re not even sure when we’ll get power again.”
The community’s frustration is palpable. “This is not the first time we’ve had issues with transformers in this area,” said Abdulrahman Musa, a youth leader. “We need a permanent solution to our power problems.”
The incident has raised questions about the quality of the transformer and the installation process. “We need to know what went wrong and who is responsible,” said Hajiya Fatima, a concerned citizen. “We can’t keep suffering like this.”
The community is urging the authorities to investigate the cause of the malfunction and ensure that the power supply is restored permanently. As one resident succinctly put it, “We pray that our voices are heard and our power is restored soon.”
“We’re not just asking for a temporary fix,” said Mallam Sani. “We need a reliable power supply that will last. We can’t keep going back and forth like this.”
The community’s plight is a stark reminder of the challenges many Nigerians face in their daily lives. As they wait for a solution to their power woes, one thing is certain – their faith is being tested.
“We’ll keep praying and hoping that our situation will improve,” said Aisha Umar. “But we also need action from the authorities. We can’t do it alone.”
