FG Debunks Rumours On 50% Increase On Electricity Tariff

The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC has debunked the rumours that there’s a 50% increase in electricity tariffs. The Commission had made it known that the Federal Government has not approved any 50% increase in the electricity tariff.

The Commission had made it known that the tariff for customers on the service band D and E (customers that are served less than 12 hours power supply every day in a month) remain frozen and subsidized in line with the policy direction of the Federal Government.

The Commission has also said that any customer that is asked to pay extra charge should report to the Commission.

2. The Commission hereby state unequivocally that NO approval has been granted for a 50% tariff increase in the Tariff Order for electricity distribution companies which took effect on January 1, 2021.
— NERC Nigeria (@NERCNG) January 5, 2021

4. In compliance with the provisions of the EPSR Act and the nation’s tariff methodology for biannual minor review, the rates for service bands A, B, C, D and E have been adjusted by NGN2.00 to NGN4.00 per kWhr to reflect the partial impact of inflation & movement in forex.
— NERC Nigeria (@NERCNG) January 5, 2021

6. The Commission remains committed to protecting electricity consumers from failure to deliver on committed service levels under the service-based tariff regime. @PremiumTimesng @thecableng @GuardianNigeria @vanguardngrnews @asoradiotvabuja @nassnigeria @FemAdesina @GarShehu
— NERC Nigeria (@NERCNG) January 5, 2021

7. Any customer that has been impacted by any rate increases beyond the above provision of the tariff Order should report to the Commission at customer.complaints@nerc.gov.ng @PubaffairsFGN @nigeriantribune @LeadershipNGA @Dailytrustpdf @NTANewsNow @TVCconnect @RadioNigeria
— NERC Nigeria (@NERCNG) January 5, 2021