NERC ASSURES ON STABILITY IN
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
1. The Chairman @NERCNG, Sanusi Garba, on March 16, '22 assured Nigerians that the concerted efforts at resolving challenges in the electric power supply chain will bring back supply to the threshold of over 4,000MW soon @it 2. Speaking at a press briefing on the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) state, Garba debunked some of the false narratives trending in the media as the cause of instability in the network. @THISDAYLIVE @channelstv @asoradiotvabuja @PremiumTimesng @thecableng @bbchausa

2. Speaking at a press briefing on the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) state, Garba debunked some of the false narratives trending in the media as the cause of instability in the network. @daily_trust @THISDAYLIVE @FemAdesina @GarShehu @BusinessDayNg @TheNationNews 3. He attributed the challenges in the value chain to three significant events, which include the scheduled maintenance of the Shell Afam 6, vandalism on the gas pipeline to Okpai Power Plant, removal of fluid from the pipeline supplying gas to Calabar Power Plant. @MobilePunch

RIGHTS OF THE ELECTRICITY CONSUMER

1. All new electricity connections must be done strictly based on metering before connection. That is, no new customer should be connected by a DisCo without a meter first being installed at the premises.
@nannews_ng @NERCNG 2. All customers have a right to electricity supply in a safe and reliable manner.
3. All customers have a right to a properly installed and functional meter.
4. All customers have a right to properly informed and educated on the electricity service.
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1. PUBLIC NOTICE ON PURPORTED 50% INCREASE IN ELECTRICITY TARIFFS
The attention of the Commission has been drawn to publications in the print and electronic media misinforming electricity consumers that the Commission has approved a 50% increase in electricity tariffs. 2. The Commission hereby state unequivocally that NO approval has been granted for a 50% tariff increase in the Tariff Order for electricity distribution companies which took effect on January 1, 2021.

CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS

Whenever a customer makes a request to a Distribution Company for a new or additional connection to his premises, the Disco shall take measures to fit the meter and connect the power supply within ten (10) working days of receiving the request Provided that:
a.The Disco shall inspect and approve the electrical installation
b.The Disco agrees to connect the supply
c.The customer has paid any approved charges

All you need to know about Meter Asset Provider Regulation
1.What is Meter Asset Provider (MAP)
A person that is granted a permit by the Commission to provide metering services which may include meter financing, procurement, supply, installation, maintenance and replacement. 2. Objectives of MAP
The main objective of these Regulations is to provide standard rules to achieve the following:
•Encourage the development of independent and competitive meter service in NESI.
•Eliminate estimated billing practices in NESI.

1. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission is to conduct public consultations on two of its regulations as part of its mandate to ensure quality of service delivery and increase access to electricity supply @starfm101 @AIT_Online @NTALagosch10 2.The proposed regulations are:
1.Capping of estimated billing;
2. Distribution Franchising;
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