Abuja, July 16, 2023 – The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has called on Nigerians to send in their comments on the proposed tariff increase being suggested by electricity distribution companies.
NERC said customers’ comments would help in gauging public opinion and a step in deciding the modality for the proposed tariff increases.
In a public notice titled “Notice of Application for Rate Review by the Electricity Distribution Companies,” it said that it had received applications for rate hikes from all the discos, with them providing reasons for the rates to go up.
“The request for rate review is premised on the need to incorporate changes in macroeconomic parameters and other factors affecting the quality of service, operations, and sustainability of the companies,” it said.
This request from the regulatory agency is due to intense pressure on the commission from the Discos to give approval for rate adjustments.
The Discos had complained on the impacts the recent policy changes on their operations.
The NERC advised customers to submit their comments on or before July 20, 2023 to “tariff@nerc.gov.ng”.
The commission advised customers to review and take into consideration the excerpts of the rate review applications filed with the commission by the respective licensees.
“The applications can be accessed on the commission’s website at www.nerc.gov.ng.” (GBN)
