The Nigerian Electricity Distribution Commission, NERC, has fined 11 electricity distribution companies ( Discos) N9.129bn, for overbilling their customers under estimated billing.
The fine is contained in the September 2024 Supplementary Order of the Multi Year Tariff Order.
A review of the document shows Abuja Disco had the highest fine with N1.69bn, followed by Eko Disco N1.41bn and Ikeja Disco N1.41bn.
Others are Jos Disco with N1.33bn, Port Harcourt Disco N1.16bn, Benin Disco N804m; Enugu Disco, N310m; Ibadan Disco, N15m; Kaduna Disco, N115m; Yola Disco, N54m; Kano Disco N20m and Ibadan Disco N15m.
The order was signed by NERC Vice Chairman, Musiliu Oseni and Commissioner for Legal, Licensing, and Compliance, Dafe Akpeneye.
NERC says the action is in response to the Discos’ non-compliance with previous directives aimed at capping estimated billing for electricity consumers.
With the measures, Discos are required to enhance their service delivery and adhere to service-based tariffs.
Also, the companies must publish explanations on their website within 24 hours if they fail to provide a committed level of service on Band A feeders for two consecutive days.
