NEPA the sleeping operator

The Sun had worked brightly in the day shift
Worn out, it went home to sleep

The Moon relieved him at night but she is kind of dull
So the Boss assigned her a man called NEPA (Nigerian Electric Power Authority)
To help her out with the lighting job

Regrettably, he proves unreliable and erratic
Loving to slumber on the job

The customers are left just one option
To enlist the help of small, fearless and brave Mr. Candle

Set ablaze by his flaming zeal
He pushes away the darkness of night
With all of his frail and feeble light
But it turns out to be a strenuous task

The shadows lurk in the corners
Dancing while waiting as they see him burn himself low

Their wait ends six hours later
As Mr. Candle dies of a burn-out

Then they returned and engulfed the Nigerian space
As NEPA dutifully and indifferently snored on!