There are concerns over a looming nationwide blackout as the
Federal government said it had commenced the disconnection of some power
companies from the National grid over non-adherence to the Electricity Market
Rules.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, disclosed this on
Tuesday in a statement by the head of Market Operators, Dr Edmund Eje.
TCN, the government agency responsible for power
transmission in Nigeria, explained that the development is coming as the need
arises to enforce Nigeria’s Electricity Supply Industry, NESI, for the sectors’
sustainability and viability.
TCN urged players in the sector to respect and comply with
existing rules to avoid sanctions.
“Notice of intention to suspend is then sent. If the
participant fails to comply with the notice, the Market Operator may issue a
notice of intent to suspend a participant’s access to the market.
“This notice will specify the reasons for the intended
suspension, the proposed duration of the suspension, and the conditions for
lifting the moratorium. It is an opportunity to respond. The participant will
be allowed to respond to the notice of intention to suspend and explain why the
suspension should not be imposed,” it said.
After privatising Nigeria’s power sector in 2013, the
industry had yet to live up to expectations.
Incessant power blackouts, poor revenue, skyrocketing
electricity tariffs and other challenges are still facing the sector.
Eleven Distribution Companies and 23 generation plants are connected
to the grid operated by TCN.
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