FG Disconnects Discos From National Grid Over Debt

Millions of electricity consumers may be plunged into darkness in the coming weeks as the federal government via the Transmission Company of Nigeria and the market operator have begun a massive disconnection of debtor electricity distribution companies from the national grid.

Findings show the development followed notices of disconnection from the grid served on some of the Discos by the market operator.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria had informed some Discos, including generating companies of the disconnection plan, due to failure to make remittances of ancillary services bills.

It has been observed that since the noticed electricity supply had degenerated further across the country, with many areas complaining of either low or no supply.

The executive director, Eddy Eje, in a recent statement advised erring Discos to make necessary payments.

This followed an intervention by the minister of power, Abubakar Aliyu.