The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) have revealed that they are planning on giving Nigerians two months of free electricity.
In their statement, they revealed that the reason for their proposed decision is to alleviate the challenging effects of the coronavirus pandemic on their customers.
Sequel to this development, the House of Representatives disclosed its consideration of a fresh Stimulus Bill that will allow Nigerians to enjoy electricity supply for two months.
“The electricity distribution companies recognise the challenging effects of the coronavirus on the economic and daily lives of our customers.
In fulfilment of our commitments to the nation, we hereby align ourselves with the efforts of the National Assembly and the Federal Executive to mitigate the hardship that is currently being borne by our customers and other citizens all over the country.
We are committed to working with them to ensure more efficient power supply within this difficult period, as the nation battles with the ravages of COVID-19.
We are also completely aligned with the plans to ensure palliative measures, including free electricity supply to all Nigerians for two months, to make life easier, during the lockdown period.
Mr Sunday Oduntan, Executive Director, Research and Advocacy ANED, who made this statement added that the “Details of the implementation of plans for the free electricity supply will come soon.”
