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Breaking: FG To Revoke Discos License Over Poor Power Supply by lexylaw09: 8:24pm On Mar 06
thediscoverer.ngMar 6, 2024 7:31 PM

Breaking: FG to revoke DisCos license over poor power supply
Federal Government, on Wednesday, threatened to revoke the licenses of power Distribution Companies over persistent poor power supply across the country.


The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this known on Wednesday.

The minister, through his X handle, expressed that the Chief Executives of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, and the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria have been summoned to a crucial meeting to explain the current challenges faced nation.

“The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the worsening power supply in their respective regions and to collectively find lasting solutions,” he said.

He lamented the insufficient electricity distribution by the Discos, despite the generation companies, saying “The ministry has been exerting pressure on the Generating Companies to enhance their performance, resulting in a recent increase in generation to over 4000MW.

Despite this progress, certain distribution companies are failing to adequately distribute the power supplied by TCN, while vandalism of power infrastructure exacerbates the problem in regions such as Abuja, Benin, Port Harcourt, and Ibadan,”

He stated his commitment to hold all distribution companies accountable for their performance as “willful non-performance will not be tolerated, and severe consequences, including license revocation, may be imposed.”

He added, “Additionally, I have instructed TCN to prioritise repair works on damaged transmission towers and power lines to improve supply in affected regions. During recent supervisory visits to power-generating plants, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by the sector.

“Plans are underway to settle outstanding debts owed to power generation and gas supply companies, which will alleviate the financial strain and contribute to improved generation levels nationwide. I urge electricity consumers to remain patient as we work tirelessly to address these issues and provide better service to all Nigerians.”

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Re: Breaking: FG To Revoke Discos License Over Poor Power Supply by atiku4President(m): 8:35pm On Mar 06
Long over due.

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Re: Breaking: FG To Revoke Discos License Over Poor Power Supply by Passovile: 8:45pm On Mar 06
Source please
Re: Breaking: FG To Revoke Discos License Over Poor Power Supply by Chimarto: 8:45pm On Mar 06
Nothing dey happen and that's why we're here
Re: Breaking: FG To Revoke Discos License Over Poor Power Supply by BigBlackPreek(m): 8:46pm On Mar 06
Wetin consign me with discos? ebimpawa oooo
Re: Breaking: FG To Revoke Discos License Over Poor Power Supply by TINTINABULATION(m): 8:55pm On Mar 06
A country full of comedy
Re: Breaking: FG To Revoke Discos License Over Poor Power Supply by Parable007: 9:49pm On Mar 06
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Re: Breaking: FG To Revoke Discos License Over Poor Power Supply by soil4soil(m): 10:29pm On Mar 06
lexylaw09:

thediscoverer.ngMar 6, 2024 7:31 PM

Breaking: FG to revoke DisCos license over poor power supply
Federal Government, on Wednesday, threatened to revoke the licenses of power Distribution Companies over persistent poor power supply across the country.


The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this known on Wednesday.

The minister, through his X handle, expressed that the Chief Executives of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, and the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria have been summoned to a crucial meeting to explain the current challenges faced nation.

“The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the worsening power supply in their respective regions and to collectively find lasting solutions,” he said.

He lamented the insufficient electricity distribution by the Discos, despite the generation companies, saying “The ministry has been exerting pressure on the Generating Companies to enhance their performance, resulting in a recent increase in generation to over 4000MW.

Despite this progress, certain distribution companies are failing to adequately distribute the power supplied by TCN, while vandalism of power infrastructure exacerbates the problem in regions such as Abuja, Benin, Port Harcourt, and Ibadan,”

He stated his commitment to hold all distribution companies accountable for their performance as “willful non-performance will not be tolerated, and severe consequences, including license revocation, may be imposed.”

He added, “Additionally, I have instructed TCN to prioritise repair works on damaged transmission towers and power lines to improve supply in affected regions. During recent supervisory visits to power-generating plants, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by the sector.

“Plans are underway to settle outstanding debts owed to power generation and gas supply companies, which will alleviate the financial strain and contribute to improved generation levels nationwide. I urge electricity consumers to remain patient as we work tirelessly to address these issues and provide better service to all Nigerians.”






Toothless Minister. He just there to collect salary to feed his family.

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