Power Minister, Adebayo Adelabu, has guaranteed that customers who do not currently enjoy 20 hours of electricity will not be charged the new tariff.
During a one-day investigation hearing before the Senate Committee on Power, the minister stated on Monday, April 29 that it is necessary to stop the proposed increase in tariff by eleven successor electricity distribution companies due to Nigeria’s dire economic situation.
He said that the government announced a fresh initiative to salvage the sinking industry and assured Nigerians that the suffering would only last a short while.
The clarification comes as electricity consumers grapple with the recent increase in tariffs by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
This explanation comes as Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) tariff hikes have left customers struggling.
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