NERC denies approving electricity tariff increase for DISCOs

Sam Amadi, the chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), said the commission has not approved any increase in electricity tariff or charges by electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs).

Amadi made the disclosure at a media briefing on the alleged plan to increase the tariffs in Abuja on Wednesday.

“We want to make it clear that NERC has not approved any increase by any DISCO.

“However, customers who feel that they are victims of such purported increases should come forward with evidence,’’ he said.

Amadi said the commission had put in place a team to go out to the field and investigate such complaints.

He said the new owners of the DISCOs could not unilaterally increase the tariffs without the express approval of NERC.

“Companies who want to charge more for their services must apply for a rate review.

“Once this application is received by the commission, a thorough and transparent process of stakeholders engagement follows before any rate review becomes official,’’ Amadi said.