The Regional Head of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) in Ilorin, Kwara State, Engr Toyin Akinyosoye, has affirmed that the recently introduced electricity billing tariff of 225/KWh for Band A customers is beyond the modification capability of any power distribution company (Disco).
This announcement comes amidst widespread criticism of the increased tariff, coupled with persistent issues of poor power supply experienced by customers nationwide.
During a meeting with the state Commissioner for Energy, Engr Abdulazeez Kola Abdulganiy, in Ilorin, Engr Akinyosoye urged customers to embrace the new tariff with understanding.
He clarified that the new tariff would be immediately applicable to customers with prepaid meters, while those on postpaid meters would experience the changes in the next billing cycle.
Explaining the current challenges faced by the company, Engr Akinyosoye cited network issues leading to limited power allocation. He assured customers that as power allocation improves, affected feeders would be upgraded accordingly.
Toyin disclosed that “the new electricity tariff will take effect immediately for customers on prepaid meters, while customers on postpaid meters will take effect in the next billing cycle.
“Allocation of power supply is currently limited due to network issues.
“Many feeders have been downgraded because they have low power supply. I can assure all customers that when power allocation increases, they will be upgraded,” he added.
The state commissioner reiterated the importance of reasonable electricity billing for customers and government-owned facilities, including hospitals.
He emphasized the state government’s commitment to supporting IBEDC’s efforts by promptly settling electricity bills for all government facilities, alongside infrastructure initiatives aimed at enhancing communities’ access to regular electricity.
