Electricity: FG, DISCOs Declare 2-Month Free Supply To Nigerians - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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April 9, 2020
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 ofcoronavirus pandemic on the economic and daily lives of the customers.
He explained that DisCos’  alsocompletely aligned with the plans to ensure palliative steps, including freeelectricity supply to all Nigerians for two months, to make life easier, duringthe lockdown period.
Oduntan added that the initiative isa fulfillment of the DisCos’ commitment to the nation as they alignedthemselves with the efforts of the legislature and the executive to mitigatethe hardships currently being borne by their customers and Nigerian citizens.
The DisCos commended the NationalAssembly, the Executive and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission forthe initiative, saying they were committed to working with them to ensure moreefficient power supply within the difficult period.