The new hike in electricity tariffs has again been enforced on consumers by distribution companies (DISCOs).
The implementation of the contentious tariffs, which was earlier approved for September 1, had been suspended a month ago following widespread opposition by Nigerians and organised labour unions.
However, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) announced in a statement that it has begun effecting the hike with effect from today November 1, 2020; although some categories of electricity consumers will not be affected.
The AEDC Management noted that the tariff is divided into five Bands and based on hours of power supply to the customers.
“While customers on Bands D & E have their tariff frozen, those on Bands A, B & C will see some level of reduction in their tariff as they vend”, the company explained.
The full statement issued today reads: “This is to inform our customers that with effect from 1st November 2020, AEDC has effected a revised Service Reflective Tariff as approved by the regulatory agency.
“Customers on the pre-paid platform will be the first to experience the revised tariff when they vend from Sunday, 1st November 2020, while the revised tariff will reflect in the bills for customers on the postpaid platform when they receive their electricity bill.
“The tariff is divided into 5 Bands and based on hours of supply to the customers. While customers on Bands D & E have their tariff frozen, those on Bands A, B & C will see some level of reduction in their tariff as they vend.
“AEDC assures her customers that it will, in line with the spirit and letter of the service reflective tariff, ensure that all customers receive quality service. We are also committed to the improvement of service to customers in all our franchise area.
“We, however, appeal to customers to please see this tariff regime as an opportunity for them to join hands with AEDC to speed up the process of improving the quality of service in the Nigerian power sector.”