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FG Threatens To Revoke Power Distribution Licenses Amidst Nationwide Power Outages

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FG Threatens To Revoke Power Distribution Licenses Amidst Nationwide Power Outages

The ministry has been exerting pressure on the Generating Companies to enhance their performance.

Abuja, Nigeria– The longstanding issue of erratic power supply across the nation, the Federal Government has threatened to revoke the licences of to power Distribution Companies (DisCos) if they fail to improve the reliability of electricity supply.

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this known on Wednesday, March 6.

Adelabu said 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 nationwide.

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

“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.”

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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.”

“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.

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“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,” he added.

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