The recent approval of a 240 percent tariff increment for Band A customers by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has sparked widespread dissatisfaction among power consumers, who lament extortionate practices by electricity distribution companies (Discos) amidst deteriorating power supply across the country.
Amidst the tariff increment, Band A customers have expressed outrage over the dismal state of power supply coupled with alleged exploitative practices by Discos. Many customers took to social media platforms to voice their grievances, highlighting instances of exorbitant charges and minimal electricity provision despite the steep tariff hike.
As reported by Newsmen, Customers lamented receiving inadequate power supply, with some reporting less than eight hours of electricity daily despite being classified as Band A users. Instances of prolonged power outages and discrepancies between charges and actual electricity consumption were widely reported.
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