The Electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos has agreed with the Federal Government to provide a two-month rebate of free electricity to customers nationwide.
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DisCos’ Spokesman, Sunday Oduntan, in a statement said this is in recognition of the challenging effects of coronavirus pandemic on the economic and daily lives of the customers.
He explained that DisCos’ also completely aligned with the plans to ensure palliative steps, including free electricity supply to all Nigerians for two months, to make life easier, during the lockdown period.
Oduntan added that the initiative is a fulfillment of the DisCos’ commitment to the nation as they aligned themselves with the efforts of the legislature and the executive to mitigate the hardships currently being borne by their customers and Nigerian citizens.
The DisCos commended the National Assembly, the Executive and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission for the initiative, saying they were committed to working with them to ensure more efficient power supply within the difficult period.
