Senate Demands Answers On Electricity Tariff Surge From Adelabu, NERC

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The Senate Committee on Power has called upon Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the leadership of the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to address the recent electricity tariff hike.

Chairman Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe revealed this during the committee’s oversight function and familiarization tour to the Minister. Senator Abaribe expressed concern about the persistent power challenges despite significant investments in the sector.

The committee intends to hold an investigative hearing on April 29, 2024, where relevant government agencies, including NERC, will explain the rationale behind the tariff hike. Additionally, the committee aims to examine issues contributing to power grid collapses over the years and explore opportunities for budgetary adjustments to enhance service delivery.

During the visit, the committee inspected a power project at the ministry’s premises and engaged with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) regarding power generation and transmission issues. Minister Adelabu highlighted various challenges plaguing the power sector, such as insufficient funding, vandalism, right-of-way issues, and gas shortages, urging the committee’s support in addressing these issues.

Several senators, including Senator Dajuma Goje, Senator Simon Lalong, and Senator Osita Izunaso, accompanied Senator Abaribe on the oversight visit.

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