An Abuja-based energy consultant, Engineer Dikedinigbo Ejike, has advised the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to review and approve the tariffs of all 12 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) simultaneously to continue to enjoy the confidence of all Nigerians as a transparent and impartial regulator.
Engineer Ejike appealed today in Abuja while speaking to newsmen on the new tariff structure NERC approved for Aba Power, Nigeria’s 12 DisCo, on December 30, 2024, but to take effect from January 2, 2025.
NERC, according to the energy consultant, last April 3 approved a 300% tariff increase for Band A customers in the other 11 DisCos who receive a minimum of 22 hours of electricity daily from N66 per kilowatt hour (kWh) to N225 kWh, however, it was later slashed to N209kWh.
However, “approval to Aba Power to adjust its tariff from N117kWh by 50% for Band A customers only eight months later.