NERC fines AEDC N200 million for ‘mistakenly’ increasing tariff of all customers to Band A grade
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has fined the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) N200 million for failure to comply with the prescribed customer band classifications for the tariff billing.
A statement by the NERC management in Abuja on Friday said AEDC was fined for non-compliance with the supplementary order to the April Multi-Year Tariff Order 2024 for the company.
The NERC said AEDC will pay the N200 million as a fine for the flagrant breach of the commission’s order.
According to the NERC, the decision follows a detailed review and customer feedback, revealing that AEDC had applied the new tariff to all customer bands, contrary to the order designed to ensure fair billing practices.
”AEDC is therefore mandated to reimburse all customers in Bands B, C, D and E, respectively, that were billed above the allowed customer categories/tariff bands provided in the order.
”Reimburse through the provision of the balance of customer tokens that the affected customers would be entitled to receive at the applicable rates.
”And all token reimbursements shall be issued to the affected customers by April 11, 2024,” the commission said.
The commission also directed the AEDC to file evidence of compliance with the directives in a and c with the commission by April 12.
The NERC management said its action underscores its commitment to protecting consumer rights and ensuring equitable practices within Nigeria’s electricity sector.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, AEDC apologised for the wrong charges faced by some Band A customers who tried to recharge their meters following the new tariff regime.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Tinubu advised me never to negotiate with criminals, Gov Ododo says
“I don’t play with criminals, and I don’t negotiate with them. I can tell you that, as far as Kogi State is concerned, we don’t have a department for ransom payment,” he said.
Heading 1
U.S. has spent $37.5 billion on Iran war: Hegseth
“The estimate we have as of today is $37.5 billion,” Mr Hegseth said.
Lagos
Slain Lagos NURTW organising secretary buried amid tears
Mr Ajiboye died days after he was attacked by gunmen.
Africa
144 refugees, migrants dead, missing off Mauritania coast: UNHCR
“The refugees and migrants were reported dead or missing after attempting the perilous sea journey from West Africa towards Europe,” the agency said.
World
U.S. govt condemns Ortega’s ban on elections in Nicaragua
Mr Rubio urged the international community to rise against Mr Ortega’s dictatorship.
World
Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s top general after firing defence minister
Mr Syrskyi’s dismissal came days after Mr Zelensky fired Ukraine’s defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, a decision that sparked protests across the country.
