Customers Protest as Aba DisCo announces over 50% increase in electricity tariffs

Aba Power, a prominent electricity distribution company operating in Abia State, has announced a significant increase in electricity tariffs, with rates rising by over 50%.

The new tariffs took effect on January 1, 2025, following approval from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

The announcement was made via the company’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, where details of the new tariff structure were outlined. Customers categorized under Band A feeders will now pay between N219.70 and N241.45 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), a steep rise from the previous N99/kWh. Band B customers are to pay between N180.77 and N203/kWh, while Band C feeders face charges ranging from N145 to N205/kWh.

Aba Power, a prominent electricity distribution company operating in Abia State, has announced a significant increase in electricity tariffs, with rates rising by over 50%.

The new tariffs took effect on January 1, 2025, following approval from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

The announcement was made via the company’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, where details of the new tariff structure were outlined. Customers categorized under Band A feeders will now pay between N219.70 and N241.45 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), a steep rise from the previous N99/kWh. Band B customers are to pay between N180.77 and N203/kWh, while Band C feeders face charges ranging from N145 to N205/kWh.

source: nairametrics

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