LEvuls: @OP & MODERATOR where did u get this info from
mek una no come hype people spirit wit an uncomfirmed nuis.
pls verify wit source!
Tanku u

Sincere 9gerian: From my understanding of the electricity billing system, the FIXED charges is a necessary evil. The FIXED charges is the component of the electricity bill from which the distribution company replaces damaged or faulty distribution facilities: transformers, cables, feeders,etc. Funds from the FIXED charges are collected in a pool from which these facilities are replaced or repaired immediately without bothering the consumer. The fixed charges was until recently N500 per month.

The other component of the electricity bill is the energy consumption bill, ie fees for actual power consumed in a month. The funds from this pool goes to the company that generates the power (generation company) to offset the cost of generation and pay for gas or whatever is the source of the power. This used to be about N12 per KWH for most people.

However, the reality is that because of rampant cases of energy thievery by mostly unpatriotic Nigerians, PHCN is virtually surviving on the fixed charges. Many Nigerians cheat the system: either they do not pay for energy consumed or they grossly under-pay. So the fixed charges has now become a lifeline for the struggling PHCN. Since it is fixed, no one can evade payment. Without the fixed charges, the revenue of PHCN would have dropped to near zero with the roll out of pre-payment meters and rampant cases of meter by-pass.

Nonetheless, the increment of the FIXED charges from N500 to N650 or more as the case maybe is insensitive. If we must increase fees to meet certain targets, a more gradual increment (eg N50 added every year) would have been the best approach. NERC should reconsider this issue and opt for a more gradual increment

Godson201333: Please what is the full meaning of PHCN??

Buben: PHCN and investors are set to make N1b monthly for doing nothing. PHCN and their new investors have increased the Fixed charge for Prepaid meters from N225 to N500 and now N750. We are told the target is N1000 monthly.

What this means is that, PHCN and the New investors, can go to bed, do nothing and still collect N1b every month from 1 Million subscribers of Prepaid meters. My God! How can this be happening?!

Wasn't the essence of the prepaid meters to ensure PHCN make electricity available and when it's not available, we don't pay as against the past when we usually paid NEPA for not giving Light?

With this introduction of High Fixed Charges, why would a company be willing to provide regular electricity when they are guaranteed a sum of N1b every month whether they work or not. I just don't understand the formulation of laws in this country.

Its such a shame what corruption has turned our politicians into. Monsters with no heart. This has to stop.

Its like GSM companies charging us N750 for just owning a Hand set. We are been charged N750 for owning a meter and yet we still pay electricity rates. Its wrong.

If you agree re-broadcast until it gets to someone in position to do something. If you just sit back, you never can tell what they will do next.

Charge you for your bore hole?

Its possible. Let's speak out now.

tee boi: People, I'm happy to find this here, They make us pay for meter and the meter still belongs to them, my neighbors meter got damaged and the PHCN officials said He has to buy a new meter at 45k when the burnt terminal could actually be changed, He changed the terminal and the PHCN staffs came back later saying He had tampered with the meter and they brought a notice and fine of 180k for loss of revenue, when He pays approximately 7K monthly.

Jenams: They r criminals! Dis is exactly wat made me connected directly n bypass d meter. Dem neva see anytin

londoner: I think if people were paying higher prices, but experiencing constant light, for at least 18hrs a day......they probably would not be as outraged.

People are rightly up in arms, because they are paying for something they are not receiving.

deleteme: Pls am sorrry oooo, where is the source of this info, cos i just asked a member of the Power Committeee in NA and he denied it.

Ngwakwe: You mean if I dump my Glo SIM for MTN or rather forfeit owning one that I will be indirectly charged on loading Credit to my MTN SIM after two years?

Haba, this one na lie. This extortion is indefensible.

ayobase:

Two wrongs wouldn't make it right.....its a sin bypassing no matter what condition or reason attached...Cheating has no other name. Disconnect totally, and seek for other source of electricity if u aint okay with their ridiculous terms and conditions!

I agree with you. So PHCN is free to cheat.
My piece of advice!

ayobase:

Two wrongs wouldn't make it right.....its a sin bypassing no matter what condition or reason attached...Cheating has no other name. Disconnect totally, and seek for other source of electricity if u aint okay with their ridiculous terms and conditions!


My piece of advice!

Sincere 9gerian:
Its a matter of nomenclature. One can decide to collapse all the charges into one and call it a particular name or compartmentallise the charges. For the GSM networks, because of the nature of their services, ALL charges have been built into the call and data tarrif. But PHCN decided, for ease of administration, to compartmentallise their own charges into- VAT, fixed, energy consumed,etc.

Nonetheless, the price increase should have been done in a more pocket friendly manner (eg add N50 every year)

rabzy:
oga u no dey pay nepa bill. just get any nepa for d month of june from a neighbor and u will see d evidence gadagba.

pple using prepaid metres are better off than us whose metres have been deemed irredeemable. we get crazy bills, i am charged an average of 6000 monthly plus their foolish service charge of 750 am now doomed to about7000 for a 3 bedroom flat, I don't even use ac nor oven.

deleteme: Pls am sorrry oooo, where is the source of this info, cos i just asked a member of the Power Committeee in NA and he denied it.

redsun:

Seven thousand naira is about 30 pounds a month. That is not bad for three bedroom apartment. Electricity cost money,but your problem is that you hardly get light.

The bills you pay should ne in proportion with the money you earn. If you don't earn enough,you don't need three bedroom house.

Godson201333: Please what is the full meaning of PHCN??

ogayor:

Please Hold your Candle at Night -PHCN