Stakeholders in power sector reiterated commitment to better service

Major stakeholders in the power sector have restated their commitment to better customer service and timely communications on any service disruptions by all operators within the industry and with the public.

This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 23rd monthly meeting of the  Minister of power, Works and Housing with operators of the power sector held  in Lafia, Nasarawa

The players also stated the sector’s commitment to reduce estimated billing as NERC concludes work on metering regulations to ensure consumers are metered.

The meeting noted that 2000 MW available from DisCos and TCN still needs to be distributed, and stated that work is ongoing to improve distribution infrastructure thereby taking power to Nigerians. The operators encouraged manufacturers to inform the Ministry of their locations where they need power so the unutilized 2000MW can be delivered to them.

The stakeholders noted improvements in functional generation capacity and transmission capacity to over 7000MW and proven distribution capacity to over 5000MW in distribution infrastructure. “This impact has been noticed with the Ministry receiving positive feedback from consumers. Consumers, particularly those with prepaid meters had also noted improvements in energy availability to the point that energy conservation has become necessary”, the communiqué stated.

It however noted that sector teamwork was necessary to sustain progress and achieve milestones both on and off grid, and commended NERC’s regulatory diligence by releasing the mini grid regulation.

Olusola Bello