National Grid Collapse: NERC Fixes October 24th For Public Hearing

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In a reaction to the incessant disturbance of the National Grid, affecting power distribution accross Nigeria, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has called on Nigerians for its convened public hearing.

The Commission, in a statement, said the pubic hearing is slated for Thursday, 24th October, 2024 at the Commission’s Hearing Room, Fourth Floor, Plot 1387, Cadastral Zone A00, Central Business District, Abuja, by 10:00 am  Prompt.

“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 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. “