For the umpteenth time, the House of Representatives on Tuesday directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to immediately suspend forthwith the controversial electricity tariff.
The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of the recommendations of the House Committee on Power presented by Hon. Victor Nwokolo.
The Committee’s report was adopted during the Committee of the Whole, chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Hon Benjamin Kalu.
While speaking on the synopsis of the synopsis of the report, Nwokolo who reeled out the findings of the Committees, said: “Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission should reverse to the status quo as earlier contained in the motion of the House when it was considered.
“And that within 60 days, they should comply with the provisions of Section 116(2d), (3b), of the Act.”
The House also resolved that “an independent team of experts should be consulted by the joint Committees to carry out investigation on what should be the actual cost of electricity tariff.”
The lawmakers also resolved that: “All Electricity Distribution Companies should revert to the old tariff pending the resolution of the matter by the House.
“In conclusion, the joint Committees is that the implementation of the tariff increase should be over a period of time, it should be in phases not what they have just done, it should be in phases.”
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