Why We Have Not Reversed Electricity Tariff Of Band A Customers – NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed why it has not reverted to the old electricity tariff as directed by the House of Representatives.

Naija News reports that the House of Representatives on Tuesday directed NERC and the electricity distribution companies to reverse the electricity tariff hike imposed on Band ‘A’ customers.

Recall that Band A customers who reportedly enjoy 20 hours of daily power supply pay ₦225/kwh against the ₦66, which was the former price.

Addressing the concerns of Nigerians over the electricity tariff hike, the Green Chamber ordered NERC and DisCos to revert to the old tariff.

However, Spokesperson for NERC, Usman Arabi told newsmen that the commission had not received official communication from the Representatives on the directive.

According to him, “We have not received official communication from the house on the directive. Usually, when there are resolutions, they will be communicated officially. But we have yet to receive the resolution.”

Similarly, some federal universities in areas designated Band A by the Discos have been groaning under heavy electricity bills.

The Secretary-General of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, Prof Yakubu Ochefu, told Punch that the rise in the energy bills had affected the operations of the universities.

Ochefu said, “It does impact the operations of the universities. It is the way it impacts the operations of every organisation. If there is a nearly 300 per cent rise in energy cost, it will affect our operations.”