According to SERAP, millions of Nigerians continue to live in darkness despite the spending by successive governments of trillions of naira as investments and bailouts to electricity companies.
Following reported approval by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, electricity tariffs were increased across DisCos in the country in December 2022. Several prepaid customers have reportedly confirmed the increase. Both the Minister of Power and NERC have refused to confirm or deny the increase.
SERAP said, “the increase in electricity tariff failed to follow due process. It is entirely inconsistent and incompatible with the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution of 1999 [as amended], the Electric Power Sector Reform Act and the country’s international human rights obligations.” “We would be grateful if the recommended measures are taken within 7 days of the receipt and/or publication of this letter. If we have not heard from you by then, SERAP shall consider appropriate legal actions to compel your government to comply with our request in the public interest.”
It is not the increment that disturbs me but the fact that the light is even never available.Who did this to us biko
SERAPNigeria NigBarAssoc do more than threaten.. The hardship is too much.. Fuel hike, university school fees hike, Everything is increasing except our salaries and income.. It is not fair .
1k is now 11 kwh, something of 15.8kwh before December, who do this us