The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is set to conduct a public hearing over the frequent national grid failures affecting electricity supply in the country.
NERC, in a statement on Sunday, said the public hearing will
be held on Thursday, October 24, in Abuja and will focus on critical issues
relating to the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
The commission expressed concern over the escalating
incidence of disturbances at the national grid, which NERC said has resulted in
significant power outages and reversed recent progress made in reducing infrastructure
deficits and improving grid stability.
“In line with Section 48, subsection 1 of the Electricity
Act 2023 (Amended), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is
mandated to conduct public hearings on critical issues relating to the Nigerian
Electricity Supply Industry (NESI),” the NERC said.
“The Commission has noted with concern the recent escalating incidence of grid disturbances often leading to marked outage in several states thus reversing many of the gains recently achieved in reducing infrastructure deficit and improving grid stability.
“In this regard, the Commission hereby invites NESI
stakeholders, civil society organisations, and the general public to a hearing
which is scheduled as follows: Date: Thursday, 24th October, 2024.
“Venue: Commission’s Hearing Room, Fourth Floor, Plot 1387,
Cadastral Zone A00, Central Business District, Abuja. Time: 10:00 am prompt.”
The national grid failed three times within a week, plunging
the country into a nationwide blackout.
However, the national grid has collapsed eight times in
2024, with the first recorded on February 4.
The national grid collapsed again on March 28, April 15,
July 6, and August 5.
Also, Nigerians experienced another blackout on October 14,
October 15, and October 19.
Addressing the situation, Adebayo Adelabu, minister of
power, said the frequent system failure at the national grid is inevitable due
to the outdated infrastructure.
Adelabu said more investment in power infrastructure will
prevent future collapses.
The minister also advocated decentralising the power sector,
saying that multiple grids within regions and states will ensure that power
failure in one area does not affect the entire nation.
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