By Jemilu Hassan
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The Niger State House of Assembly has taken a significant step towards addressing the electricity crisis plaguing the state. The House has invited the State Area Manager of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) to appear before it and answer questions regarding the company’s breach of contract concerning transmission facilities.
This move follows a motion presented by Hon. Sani Umar, representing Kontagora I Constituency, who expressed concerns over AEDC’s failure to fulfill its contractual obligations. Umar argued that AEDC, as a profit-making company regulated under the Nigerian Electricity Regulation Commission Act 2023, should be held accountable for its actions.
The lawmaker also criticized AEDC’s practice of compelling communities to fund the repair or replacement of damaged electricity infrastructure, such as transformers and high-tension wires. This, Umar argued, is a clear breach of the NERC Act and an additional burden on already struggling Nigerlites.
The House unanimously adopted the motion, demonstrating its commitment to addressing the electricity crisis. The invitation to the AEDC Area Manager is a step towards ensuring that the company takes responsibility for its actions and provides adequate electricity services to the people of Niger State.
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