After a brief meeting with the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission on Monday, power distribution companies have insisted that the increase in electricity tariffs across the country would be implemented regardless of a resolution by the Senate mandating them to revert to the old rate. They stated that the major challenge facing operators in the sector was the fact that the Senate had passed a resolution asking NERC and the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing to suspend the increase in tariffs.
The Executive Director, Association of National Electricity Distributors, an umbrella body for the Discos, Mr. Sunday Oduntan, confirmed that the meeting was adjourned, but pleaded with Nigerians to support the power firms.
“We should all try hard to build this industry and I can assure you that NERC and the Discos are working together on this issue,” he said.
