The Federal House of Representatives has asked the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, (NERC), and the distribution companies, to reverse the tariff hike for Band A customers.
This directive was issued to the DISCOs and regulatory body on Tuesday, July 23 after the adoption of a report presented by the House Committee on Power. The House also resolved to probe the tariff hike pending an investigation.
Recall that On April 3, NERC approved an increase in electricity tariff for customers in the classification — from N66 to N225 per kwh. Organised labour is calling for a reversal of the increase and a return to the negotiating table.
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Presenting the report, the Chairman of the Committee on Power, Victor Nwokolo, said Nigerians cannot afford the new tariff. It therefore recommended a return to status quo.
