Nigeria Electricity Distribution Companies, popular referred to as DisCos, have announced another hike in electricity tariff for “Band A” customers.
Leading the pack this week, the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDC) and Port-Harcourt Electricity Distribution PLC (PHED), announced a hike, from ₦ 206.80/kwh to ₦ 209.5/kwh, they say takes effect from July 1, 2024. The companies, however, insist, other customers on Bands B, C, D and E will see no increase at this time.
The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc (PHED) wrote in a statement: “Dear esteemed customers, please be informed that there is an upward tariff review for our Band A feeders from ₦206.80/kWh to ₦209.5/kwh effective 1st July 2024. The guaranteed availability of a minimum of 20 hours per day still stands.
“The tariff for Bands B, C, D, and E remains unchanged” it said.
On its part, the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (Kaduna Electric) said: “Dear esteemed customers, the management of Kaduna Electric informs the public of an upward review in the tariff of Band A feeders from ₦206.80/kWh to ₦209.5/kWh.
“The review is effective from 1st July 2024 and affects prepaid and postpaid customers. Kaduna Electric assures customers on its Band A feeders of the continued availability of 20-24 hours daily as stipulated in the service-based tariff regime.
“The public should please note that the tariff for Bands B, C, D and E remains unchanged,” it said.
Recall, the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), had ordered an upward review of the tariff in April, a move many customers tried, unsuccessfully, to reject.
