- The House of Representatives issued the directive on Tuesday during plenary.
- The directive was sequel to the adoption of a report presented by the House Committee on Power.
The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, and the distribution companies, DISCOs, have been directed to reverse the tariff hike for Band A customers.
The House of Representatives issued the directive on Tuesday during plenary.
The directive was sequel to the adoption of a report presented by the House Committee on Power.
Presenting the report, the Chairman of the Committee on Power, Victor Nwokolo, said Nigerians cannot afford the new tariff.
It would be recalled that NERC announced a hike affecting Band A customers, who are to pay N225 per kilowatt
The House also resolved to probe the tariff hike pending an investigation.
The Committee recommended a return to status quo.
The recommendations were adopted by the Committee of the Whole, after which it was passed