By Damilare Adeleye
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued directives to all Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) on immediate implementation of the April 2024 supplementary multi-year tariff order.
Following the recent increment of electricity tariff for Band A electricity consumers across the country, the NERC ordered DisCos to provide as much clarity as possible to all affected customers.
The commission issued the directives in a statement issued on Saturday by Abba Terab, its DGM, Market Competition and Rates.
Terab stated that “All DisCos shall ensure that ONLY the newly approved Band A feeders listed in their April 2024 supplementary orders are maintained as band A for the purpose of vending to prepaid customers and billing for post paid customers on their networks.
“All DisCos are required to immediately post on their websites the schedule of approved Band A feeders that have been affected by the rate review.
“All DisCos shall set up a portal by 10th April 2024 on their website that allows all customers to check their current Bands by entering their meter or account numbers.
“All customers wrongly billed at the new rate should be refunded through energy tokens no later than Thursday 11th April 2024, and file evidence of compliance with the Commission by 12th April 2024.
“The Commission shall monitor compliance with the requirements listed above and shall continue to provide support to all stakeholders as required.”