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Breaking: Reps ask NERC to Halt New Electricity Tariff

POSTED ON April 30, 2024 •   BUSINESS      BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara
House of Representatives l Credit: @Imranmuhdz l Source: X

The House of Representatives has requested that the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to stop the introduction of the new electricity tariff.

The resolution was approved by the lower legislative chamber during its plenary session on Tuesday, subsequent to the enactment of a motion addressing pressing public concerns.

The proposal was put forth by Nkemkanma Kama, a legislator representing the Labour Party (LP) from Enonyi state.

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