Different groups representing power consumers across the country have declared that the recently approved increase in electricity tariff will not stand until there is considerable improvement in power supply.
According to reports the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC, approved an increase in the tariff payable by power consumers across the country.
Findings from various documents obtained from the NERC showed that from next year, consumers will have to pay an additional sum of between eight naira and fourteen naira for every kilowatt-hour of energy.
This, however, was opposed by the two major consumer groups in the power sector, as they faulted the move by government.
They also condemned the NERC for not carrying out proper consultations with stakeholders before it went ahead to publicise the adjusted tariffs on its website.
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