- NERC confirms FG’s action on electricity subsidy removal.
- Sanusi Garba said the review was conducted in line with the MYTO.
The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has validated the move taken by the federal government on electricity subsidy removal. Engr. Sanusi Garba, Chairman of the Commission, made this known at a news conference in Abuja.
According to a report from Channels Television, Sanusi said that the commission conducted the review in line with multi-year tariff order that mandates that electricity tariffs be evaluated every six months. He noted that it is the duty of electricity distribution companies to inform their customers of tariff review outcomes and the cost of power.