The House of Representatives has issued a directive for the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to revert to the previous electricity tariff rates.
This decision comes amid growing public discontent over recent tariff increases, which many have criticized as burdensome.
During a session on Monday, legislators expressed concerns about the impact of the higher tariffs on households and businesses, arguing that the increase had not been accompanied by an improvement in service quality.
The House passed a resolution demanding that NERC and the DISCOs restore the old tariff rates as a temporary measure to alleviate financial strain on consumers.
The directive is expected to prompt a reassessment of the current pricing structure and to stimulate dialogue between regulatory bodies, electricity providers, and the public. NERC and the DISCOs have been given a deadline to implement the reversal and report back to the House on the progress.
This develpoment highlights ongoing tensions between regulatory authorities and consumers in Nigeria’s electricity sector, reflecting broader concerns about service reliability and affordability in the country’s energy market.
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