Consumer Law Naija

    IS PRE PAID METER A RIGHT OR A PRIVILEGE?                                                                                    Photo credit: vaaju.com Nigeria is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of natural resources and is populated with over 201 million people, according to the United Nations Population Fund . Despite this numerous natural resources and potentials, there is lack of stable electricity. According to the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Consumer Rights and Obligations , all customers have a right to electricity . Section 2 states “that all customers have a right to electricity supply in a safe and reliable manner”. Section 3 states tha...

8 RIGHTS OF ELECTRICITY CONSUMERS IN NIGERIA Two weeks ago, some staff of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company came to my house, demanded for our electricity utility bills which we immediately handed over to them. After they had checked them and found that we did not default in payment, they then claimed that the former occupants of the house had some outstanding bills which they did not pay before leaving the house. It was due to that reason they disconnected our power supply and left us in darkness for one week. On the 20th of February, 2018, the National  Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC)Forum at Ikeja ordered that the electricity distribution company reconnect our power supply immediately as the disconnection was done without adequate notice and therefore wrongful. Everyday, Many Nigerians fall victim to the exploitation of some electricity distribution Company because they are not aware of their rights as electricity consumers. As a result of that, they re...