'Technical glitches disrupting 20-hour power supply' - DisCos

Some electricity distribution companies (discos) have stated that technical faults and other challenges are behind their inability to supply 20-hour power to customers on Band A feeders.

The DisCos appealed to the customers in Band A, asking for their understanding for their failure to meet up with the required minimum service level.

The Benin Electricity Distribution Company apologised to its customers on about 13 Band A feeders for not being able to supply them with up to 20 hours of electricity as directed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.

The NERC, after announcing that customers of Band A feeders would now pay N225/KWh instead of N68KWh, said it was compulsory that the customers who were no longer enjoying subsidies must get a minimum of 20 hours of electricity daily.

According to NERC, Band A feeders not supplying up to 20 hours per day would eventually be downgraded to other bands according to the hours of power supply.

BEDC also blamed power outages on load shedding by the Transmission Company of Nigeria.

On Monday, April 8, 2023, the Kano DisCo apologised to Band A 33KV Gaskiya feeder customers, saying there was a circuit breaker issue.

They said: “This is to sincerely apologise for the disruptions in your electricity supply in the past week.

"We understand the inconvenience that comes with unstable power, and we deeply regret any inconvenience it has caused.

“The reason behind the inconsistency in supply on the 33KV Gaskiya feeder was due to a circuit breaker issue.

"The TCN technical team has successfully resolved the circuit breaker issue.”

BEB