The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has labeled the increase in electricity tariffs by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) as insensitive, inhuman, and absolutely unnecessary.
The minority leader of the House of Representatives, Rep. Kingsley Chinda, expressed these sentiments in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday.
He pointed out that the population is dealing with rapid inflation, escalating unemployment, and insufficient access to essential services.
According to him, the sharp rise in tariffs has added an insufferable burden to the populace, already under strain, making economic conditions worse and deepening the inequality among citizens.
Furthermore, he called on President Bola Tinubu to persuade NERC to retract its decision and focus on the well-being of the citizens.
The lawmaker emphasized the need for transparent dialogue and inclusive decision-making to tackle the underlying issues of the energy sector’s inefficiencies and guarantee lasting solutions.
Nairemetrics reported on Wednesday that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, announced am increase in the electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification.
