NERC set to improve its service to electricity consumers in kogi

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC) has vowed to prevail on the energy distribution companies across the country for improved services delivery to all consumers. The Director General of the NERC , Lanre Onilu disclosed this while speaking at Consumer Complaints Resolution meeting in Lokoja, the State capital yesterday. The DG of the agency who was […]

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC) has vowed to prevail on the energy distribution companies across the country for improved services delivery to all consumers.

The Director General of the NERC , Lanre Onilu disclosed this while speaking at Consumer Complaints Resolution meeting in Lokoja, the State capital yesterday.

The DG of the agency who was represented by the Commissioner of Consumers Affairs , Aisha Mahmud said the commission was in Kogi State to document all complaints of the consumers
and resolved them peacefully for improved service delivery in the enclave.

Among others, he highlighted some of the obligations of the commission to include, monitoring of the electricity industry, managing of the electricity consumers , protecting both consumers and Discos as well as issuance of licences,including ensuring that Discos fulfil their commitments to its service consumers .

However, the Managing Director of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company( AEDC) who was represented the Kogi Regional Manager, Mr. Olaseani Aginpopo assured kogi state electricity consumers that the service provider is poised to ensure regular supply of electricity in the State.

While he pointed out that no fewer than 13,000 meters have been earmarked for the people of the state in 2024, he urged all customers to secure their meter to enable the service provider to deliver quality services to them.

He noted that the provision of electricity is party of social services rather than really business concern, as it’s being misconstrued in certain quarters in the country.

Mr Aginpopo further pointed out out that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission is striving hard to ensure that the Discos should not make abnormal profit in its service providing mandate to the people of this country.

Meanwhile, he assured further that all the complaints would be adequately addressed; even as he solicited for the cooperation of the people of the state to keep their side of the obligations for better service delivery.