NHRC has called on the federal government to take immediate and decisive action to cushion the devastating impact of rising living costs.
When the charge was read to the defendant, he pleaded guilty to the offence.
The students, who had only two weeks until their first semester examinations, said the situation severely affected their preparation.
NERC said electricity distribution companies (DisCos) cumulatively received 325,898 consumer complaints in the second quarter of 2023.
The company listed the affected areas as; General Hospital, Obadore, Egan, Akesan, Igando-Ikotun, Agric Road and New Igando.”
Ms Mbah said that the fire occurred on Saturday at its Adiabo 330/132/33 KiloVolt (kV) Substation in Cross River.
The gathering agreed to set up a high power delegation to look into issues brought up by the NUEE and report back within two weeks.
“If you find any discrepancy in your bill, complain in writing to your distribution company,” the commission said.
“Political office holders should be more innovative in addressing the electricity challenges in the country.”
Mr Oyelade ordered IBEDC to start fresh billing from December 2020 for all the customers affected by the estimated billing in the area.
