The Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have given assurance of its support for the plan to supply free electricity to all consumers for two months; as one of the palliatives to bring succour to Nigerians in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.
Sunday Oduntan, Executive Director, Research and Advocacy, Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED); confirmed their support for the move on Wednesday in Abuja.
As a matter of fact, the House of Representatives is to consider a fresh Stimulus Bill that will allow Nigerians; to enjoy electricity supply for two months without any charge.
According to Oduntan, details of the implementation of plans for the free electricity supply will come soon. This is essential in order to ensure that all categories of electricity consumers are covered.
“We are completely aligned with the plans to ensure palliative measures; including free electricity supply to all Nigerians for two months, to make life easier, during the lockdown period. We recognise the challenging effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the economic and daily lives of our customers.
