Aba Power, Nigeria’s 12th electricity distribution company (DisCo), has received strong advocacy for a swift resolution of its tariff review request from Engr. Dike Ejike, an Abuja-based engineer and electricity consultant. During a public hearing in Abuja, Ejike urged the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to prioritize Aba Power’s case, citing the company’s unique challenges and financial strain.
“It would have been ideal if Aba Power’s request had been addressed alongside the other 11 DisCos on April 3,” Engr. Ejike said, stressing that all DisCos face similar market and currency conditions.
Ejike highlighted that Aba Power remains the only DisCo still operating under the old tariff structure, with Band A customers being charged ₦117.1 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), significantly lower than the ₦209.5/kWh currently charged by others. This disparity, he noted, burdens Aba Power, which purchases electricity at a higher cost from the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), a Federal Government entity.
He further lamented the lack of government support for Aba Power. “While other DisCos and GenCos have received over ₦7 trillion in assistance since 2013, Aba Power and its partner, Geometric Power Limited, have not received a single naira,” he said.
Ejike urged NERC to treat the tariff review with urgency, emphasizing that Aba Power’s continued operation under such conditions is unsustainable and poses risks to its ability to serve its customers.
