The House of Representatives has said that it will intervene in the recent increase in electricity tariffs by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), News About Nigeria reports.
According to the Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu, who said this on Monday, the House would intervene in the hike upon its resumption on April 23, 2024.
Speaking on a radio programme in Umuahia, Abia State, on Monday, the lawmaker noted that the House will find a way to resolve the issue as they can’t stand seeing Nigerians suffer.
He further noted that the parliament would continue to conduct its affairs with the greatest interest of Nigerians in mind.
He said, “I can assure you that when we resume, it’s one of the things we are going to look into. We will look at both sides of the coin to know a win-win approach to it because we cannot suffocate and also the investors. We cannot allow Nigerians to suffer unduly. So, it is one of the things we will look at by the time we resume, and we will find a way to solve it.
“It’s a general problem. While I was on my holidays, one of the things I was bothered with was a letter sent to me by the majority leader of the House on the need for us to intervene in a matter involving the University of Ibadan Teaching Hospital power supply. They were disconnected because of this hike, and they don’t have the money to pay. We said it’s an essential service. Something should be done about it while we look at other details.”
