Politically speaking, most energy users in Nigeria have formed the habit of bypassing their meters, which result into energy loss to the whole power sector because such stolen energy remains unaccounted for thereby slowing down the growth of the sector. Let us desist from such bad behavior so that the sector can have enough capital for equipment maintenance, meet recurrent expenditure and investible funds for network expansion.
Since global energy cost is experiencing a surge due to rising inflation, it behooves energy users to adopt more cost-saving practices in managing their energy consumption. If we have learnt to make ‘flash calls’ to save subscription on our telephones, it is wise that we imbibe certain behavior to save our energy consumption.
 One of such practices is to clearly define the purpose for which we want an appliance/equipment before purchasing same. For example, if we need a blender to grind soft products like tomatoes, pepper and other vegetables, let us buy a blender of average capacity, i.e. 300watts product instead of going for a 600watts or 900watts blender, which leads to underutilization and high energy cost. Taking such decision will satisfy our need and save us initial and energy costs. Abi, Dangote no go say because him get money, he wan use Trailer for town service. Such decision will be tantamount to economic waste and poor decision.
Also, energy users should purchase energy-saving bulbs to reduce their consumption and be mindful to switch off light bulbs that should not be on.
Additionally at dawn, we should put off security lights and defreeze our freezers and refrigerators intermittently as well as switch off heaters, pressing irons when not required instead of allowing them to run idle thus wasting energy.
Furthermore, in a moderate-size living room, the rays from the television set should be sufficient for illumination except if one wants to read texts with small fonts or to find a misplaced tiny object like needle.
When we imbibe these energy saving practices, we reduce energy costs and free up surplus energy for the use of other customers, which increases the accessibility to energy to a higher number of the populace thereby improving the quality of life of the people. It will be a win-win situation!

In order to achieve effective energy management, we must consciously be aware of the ratings and capacity of appliances/equipment bought and desist from bypassing installed meters, an act that is criminal.