By Sarah NEGEDU
Respite seems to be coming the way of electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory and environs, as the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, has announced a tarrif reduction for its Band A customers from N225 per kilowatt hour to N206.80/kWh.
The reduction which was disclosed by the Distribution Company, DisCo, in a public notice released on Monday, takes effect from May 6, 2024.
While assuring customers in Band A of guaranteed 20-24hrs electricity supply daily, the Disco maintained that tariff for Bands B, C, D, and E remains unchanged.
“Dear Esteemed Customers, please be informed of the downward tariff review of our Band A feeders from N225/kWh to N206.80/kWh effective 6th May 2024 with guaranteed availability of 20-24hrs supply daily.
“The tariff for Bands B, C, D, and E remains unchanged,” the DisCo said.
Similar action was recently taken by the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company when it announced a price slash for its band A customers.
The recent development shows a uniform reduction of N18.2 by both DisCos.
Recall that the NERC in April announced a new tariff hike of N225/kWh. This represents about a 241 percent increment in rate for customers on Band A.
Customers on Band A are expected to enjoy 20 hours and above electricity supply daily, however, since the implementation of the new tariff regime, many customers on Band A have accused the DisCos of failing to supply up to 20 hours of electricity daily.
