{"id":106403,"date":"2023-07-25T19:14:24","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T18:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=106403"},"modified":"2023-07-25T19:14:24","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T18:14:24","slug":"senate-urges-fg-to-halt-proposed-increase-in-electricity-tariff-by-11-discos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/senate-urges-fg-to-halt-proposed-increase-in-electricity-tariff-by-11-discos\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate urges FG to halt proposed increase in Electricity Tariff by 11 Discos"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1772416796042662497\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Senate has asked the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency, intervene and halt the proposed increase in electricity tariff by the 11 Distribution Companies (Discos) in the country.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\nThe Senate also stressed the need to allow ordinary Nigerians to breathe, insisting that anything that would bring untold hardship to the citizens would be rejected in all its ramifications.<\/p>\n<p>The Upper Chamber has urged the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to decentralize the proposed engagement with Stakeholders scheduled for Abuja to the Six Geopolitical Zones of the Federation for effective participation by all.<\/p>\n<p>Resolutions\u00a0 of the Senate\u00a0 on Tuesday were sequel\u00a0 to a motion titled, \u201d\u00a0Need to Halt the Proposed Increase in Electricity Tariff by Eleven Successor Electricity Distribution Companies (Discos).\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The motion was sponsored by Senator\u00a0Yunus Abiodun Akintunde, APC,\u00a0Oyo Central and co-sponsored by Senators\u00a0Ekpenyong\u00a0Asuquo, APC, Cross River South.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\nThe Senate also urged the NERC to thoroughly look into the rate review applications filed by the Discos, taking into consideration the interests of citizens, affordability, and the need for improved service delivery;<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0 Upper Chamber further asked\u00a0 NERC to explore alternative measures to address the financial challenges faced by the Discos, such as improving operational efficiency, reducing technical and commercial losses, and enhancing revenue collection mechanisms.<\/p>\n<p>The Senate has also urged\u00a0 Discos to henceforth discontinue estimated billing and make available to all electricity consumers prepaid meters at affordable prices.<\/p>\n<p>The Senate thereafter mandated the Committee on Power (when constituted) to engage with the Federal Ministry of Power, NERC, and other stakeholders to find lasting solutions to the challenges facing the Nigerian electricity sector, including the need for comprehensive sector reforms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u00a0Chairman of employment racketeering<br \/>\nIn his presentation, Senator Akintunde who maintained that the Discos have no justification for the hike especially as the price of natural gas has not been reviewed, however, noted that the proposed increase will significantly impact the affordability of electricity further impoverish the lives of average Nigerians.<\/p>\n<p>Senator Akintunde said that \u201cThe Senate: Observes that the eleven (11) successor electricity distribution companies (\u201cDiscos\u201d) have filed an application for rate review with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The request for rate review is premised on the need to incorporate changes in macroeconomic parameters and other factors affecting the quality of service, operations and sustainability of the companies;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlso observes that the Commission in line with its mandate has requested the general public for comments on the rate review applications by the distribution licensees; while advising interested stakeholders to review and take into consideration the excerpts of the Rate Review Applications filed with the Commission by the respective licensees;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAware that as part of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) rule-making process and in the exercise of the powers conferred by the Electricity Act 2023, the Commission is empowered to conduct a Rate Case Hearing on the applications prior to making a ruling;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlso aware that Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) had through its official website published and set 20th July, 2023, deadline for comment by stakeholders;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWorried that within the last within the last 10 years, billions of naira were spent by Senators across Nigeria in the procurement and installation of transformers through various Zonal Intervention Projects (ZLPs) as a result of the request in Senator\u2019s various Constituencies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According\u00a0 to him, the Senate\u00a0 is \u201cAlso worried that when these transformers are supplied and installed it becomes registered properties of the Discos (a privately owned enterprise); while sadly same Discos have consistently refused to energize\u00a0 \u00a0such Transformers on the ground that affected communities have to pay millions of naira arrears of bills for electricity never consumed while keeping the affected consumer in perpetual darkness;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cConcerned that the services of the 11 discos are currently bedevilled with total failure, occasioned by prolonged blackout due to lack of\u00a0 provision of relevant infrastructure like transformers, electricity poles, poor distribution network compounded with unjustifiable estimated billings, lack of supply of prepaid meters, reap off etc; and<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlso concerned that despite repeated previous increases in the multiyear tariff with assurances of improved service delivery by the Discos no commensurate improvement has been made by any of 11 Discos in their respective service deliveries to justify the previous increment,<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFurther concerned that the: proposed increase will significantly impact the affordability of electricity for the average Nigerian, further exacerbating the financial burdens faced by households and businesses;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLess than one week time frame window provided by Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for comments from all relevant stake holders is too small for any meaningful engagement;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHigh electricity tariffs will impede industrial growth, job creation, and overall economic development. This will have adverse effects on the nation\u2019s drive towards sustainable development and poverty reduction;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is essential to address the issues of inadequate power supply, metering, and quality of service provided by the Discos. 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