NERC Assures Transparency In Tariff Reviews, Set To Review Stakeholders’ Inputs On Aba Power’s Application

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Tuesday assured that inputs generated from stakeholders would be reviewed to guarantee transparency before granting approval to Aba Power Limited Electricity (APLE) for an upward review of its electricity tariff.

The review of inputs is a follow up to a public hearing held on Tuesday on the application submitted by APLE for an upward review of its electricity tariff.

The hearing, which took place at NERC’s headquarters in Abuja drew stakeholders, business owners, and residents from Aba.

The hearing, part of NERC’s statutory obligation to ensure transparency and stakeholder engagement, provided an avenue for consumers to present their opinions on the proposed tariff adjustments, according to a statement by NERC posted on its social platform page.

NERC Vice Chairman, Musiliu Oseni, reiterated the Commission’s commitment to balancing the interests of consumers and service providers.

“This hearing is part of our effort to ensure that any tariff review is fair and reflects the realities on the ground. We will carefully review the submissions made here today before making a final decision,” he said.

The Commission assured stakeholders that their input would play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the tariff review application.

Representatives from APLE led by the Managing Director, Barr. Ugochukwu Opiegbo outlined the reasons behind the application, emphasizing the need for increased revenue to sustain and enhance power infrastructure and service delivery in Aba.

However, the intervenors raised critical issues, particularly concerning the need for improved customer service and better quality of service delivery.

In response, APLE assured stakeholders of their commitment to addressing the concerns raised.

The company highlighted ongoing projects aimed at upgrading the electricity distribution network in Aba, including sustaining effort at metering all its customers.