Electricity Distribution Companies in Nigeria have promised to work with the Federal Government and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to provide free and efficient electricity for Nigerians for the next two months.
This was contained in a press release signed by Barr Sunday Oduntan, Executive Director (Research & Advocacy) of Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors.
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The Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOS) recognise the challenging effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the economic and daily lives of our customers.
In fulfilment our commitments to the nation, we hereby align ourselves with the efforts of the National Assembly and the Federal Executive to mitigate the hardships that are currently being borne by our customers and other citizens all over the country.
We commend the Federal Legislators, the Executive arm and The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for their initiative and we are committed to working with them to ensure more efficient power supply within this difficult period, as the nation battles with the ravages of COVID-19.
We are also completely aligned with the plans to ensure palliative measures, including free electricity supply to all Nigerians for two months, to make life easier, during the lockdown period. Details of implementation to come soon.
Again, as a key utility player in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), we hereby reiterate our commitment to improving service delivery to the nation during this pandemic period and thereafter.
Please stay home and stay safe.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Barr Sunday Oduntan
Executive Director (Research & Advocacy)
Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors.
& Spokesman for all the DISCOS.
