Emmanuel OchayiThe Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has greenlit a hike in electricity tariffs, leaving customers in Band A areas of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) feeling the pinch.
Effective immediately, these consumers will be shelling out a staggering N225 per kilowatt-hour (KW/h), marking a sharp increase from the former N66 rate.
Musliu Oseni, Vice Chairman of NERC, disclosed this significant change, which directly affects numerous neighborhoods under IBEDC. Among the affected areas are prominent locations like Challenge Express Road, Liberty Stadium, and Oluyole Estate, to name a few.
Band A
Below are the 30 areas that fall within the Band A under Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC:
1. ARAMED 11KV FEEDER ALONG ALOMAJA AREA ALOMAJA ROAD
2. BAT/NEW AGE 11KV FEEDER ALONG TOLL-GATE,IBADAN LAGOS -IBADAN ROAD
3. LINA OIL 11KV FEEDER CHALLENGE EXPRESS ROAD, IBADAN CHALLENGE EXPRESS ROAD, IBADAN
4. OBELAWO 11KV FEEDER IKIRUN ROAD 1 X 15MVA, 33/11KV IKIRUN ROAD
5. OAUTHC 11KV FEEDER ILESA ROAD OAUTHC COMPLEX
6. PRIME ILESA ROAD 11KV FEEDER ILESA ROAD T2X15MVA
7. EMIR PALACE 11KV FEEDER ILORIN OJA-OBA AREA EMIR PALACE, ILORIN CENTRAL MOSQUE
8. EAGLE FLOUR 11KV FEEDER INTERCHANGE ISS EAGLE FLOUR MILL COMPANY
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9. IYAGANKU 11KV FEEDER IYAGANKU ISS OBA ADESIDA, MAGARA, CUSTOMARY COURT, KOBIOWU
10. JEBBA PAPER MILL 11KV FEEDER JEBBA PAPER MILL ISS JEBBA PAPER MILL FACTORY
11. JEBBA TOWNSHIP 11KV FEEDER JEBBA PAPER MILL ISS IDI-AGON , STATION ROAD
12. EVANS/EFCO 11KV FEEDER JERICHO ISS JERICHO, MAGAZINE RD, ONIREKE, J ALLEN
13. BLACK/HORSE 11KV FEEDER KM 12,OLD LAGOS-ROAD,PODO VILLAGE, IBADAD ODO-ONA KEKERE, IBADAN
14. FRIGOGLASS 11KV FEEDER LAGOS-OJOO EXPRESS FRIGOGLASS ROAD, IBADAN
15. STADIUM 11KV FEEDER LIBERTY ROAD LIBERTY STADIUM
16. TOP SUCCESS 11KV FEEDER MOKOLA ISS AGO TAPA, MOKOLA HILL, PERLIAMENTARY ROAD
17. BEST OIL/ALTAK 11KV FEEDER NEW-GARAGE AREA,IBADAN NEW-GARAGE ROAD
18. IJEBU INDUSTRIAL 11KV FEEDER NIPP ROAD INDUSTRIAL ROAD
19. PRIME 11KV FEEDER ODI-OLOWO 2 X 15MVA, 33/11KV ISS SAWMILL, ALEKUWODO.
20. OSOGBO GRA 11kV FEEDER ODI-OLOWO 2 X 15MVA, 33/11KV ISS OKEFIA-OLD GARAGE-STATION STATION ROAD
21. STARTIME 11kV FEEDER OLOMORE ISS NTA STARTIMES PREMISES, OKE EGUNYA, AGO OBA, ABEOKUTA
22. 7UP 11KV FEEDER OLUYOLE 7UP PLANT, MAVINE PLAST, WONDER PLASTIC, KAMADEX
23. JOYCEB/RATCON 11kV FEEDER OLUYOLE ESTATE, IBADAN JOYCE-B ROAD
24. AGBA/SHOPRITE 11kV RADIATED FROM AGBA DAM 2 X 15MVA, 33/11KV INJECTION S/S STATION ROAD, UMARU AUDI ROAD, BASIN ROAD, FATE ROAD, RESERVATION ROAD, FLOWER GARDEN, OFFA ROAD, ALHAJI TUNDE MOHAMMED ROAD
25. COMMERCIAL 11KV FEEDER RADIATED FROM NIPP PIPE LINE 2 X 15MVA, 33/11KV INJECTION S/S PIPE LINE ROAD, AWOLOWO ROAD, TANKE ROAD
26. AERODROME 11KV FEEDER SAMONDA ISS JET LANE
28. AKEJU 11KV FEEDER TINUMOLA 1 X 7.5MVA, 33/11KV ISS TINUMOLA-LAMECO STREET
29. WONDERFUL 11KV FEEDER TINUMOLA 1 X 7.5MVA, 33/11KV ISS HALELLUYAH STREET
30. GENERAL HOSPITAL 11KV FEEDER UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS ROAD STATE GENERAL, SCHOOL OF NURSING
Expressing concern, a resident affected by the hike remarked, “This hike is a heavy blow to our already burdened pockets. It’s going to be a struggle to manage household expenses now.”
In response to potential billing errors, NERC has mandated all DisCos to ensure transparency and promptly refund any customers erroneously charged at the new rate. “Affected customers should expect refunds through energy tokens by April 11th, 2024,” emphasized NERC.
This sudden surge in electricity tariffs has left many residents grappling with heightened financial strains, further exacerbating economic challenges faced by households.
