• Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Emerald News Nigeria
  • Home
  • Inside Delta
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Relationship
  • Special Report
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Inside Delta
  • Health
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Relationship
  • Special Report
No Result
View All Result
Emerald News Nigeria
No Result
View All Result

Onuesoke attacks DisCos, says allowing consumers to fix faulty facilities but collect outrageous bills monthly wrong

by Emerald Nigeria
January 18, 2024
in Economy
ShareTweetShareShare

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP Chieftain and former Delta state gubernatorial aspirant, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has faulted the situation where electricity consumers are made to contribute funds to buy electricity transformers, poles and repair faulty materials.

Onuesoke, who described the act of consumers buying transformer, poles and paying for repairs of electricity faults in a statement made to newsmen as dereliction of duty by the electricity companies, argued that it is the legal duty of electricity companies to provide “working and operational equipment” regardless of the debts owed by consumers.

He, however, explained that when the cost of fixing a faulty electricity distribution asset is borne by customers, they should have a right to a refund and compensation as stipulated by NERC Act.

Onuesoke stated that the contractual responsibility to provide and maintain transformers and other distribution equipment is borne by the DisCos, stressing that it is a breach of the contractual relationship between customers and DisCos for customers to fund the repair and management of electrical assets.

The PDP chieftain added that the relationship between the customer and the distribution company is contractual in nature as stipulated by the NERC Act.

He recalled that nearly a decade after the Nigerian government handed control of a large part of its electricity sector to private investors, the sector still struggles with meeting the power needs of Nigerians, adding that despite condemnation of National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) of electricity distribution companies forcing customers to buy or repair electricity assets as a condition for the restoration of power supply the practice still persist.

Also Read:

Bridging the Digital Divide: First Lady, NDDC, RHI Champion Tech Access for Delta Students

Delta govt reacts to protests over electricity in Ndokwa communities

Delta Assembly Marks Two Years with Legislative Milestones, Renewed Commitment

Ibusa Youths Raise Alarm Over Political Interference in Youth Election, Call on Delta Governor to Intervene

“But in practice, it seems as if the consumers are the loser. When there is need to replace faulty transformers, poles or make repairs in a community for instance, the electricity companies are not forth coming.

“There are instances where some communities have been in darkness for over six months or more even when they have officially reported their faults to the electricity company. To resolve the problems they go for self help by tasking themselves to buy transformer or fix the electricity faults. When these happened, the light will come up soonest.

“This situation should not arise because the consumers pay bills and they should get better service for their money. Rather, the case is the reverse. The consumers are the one begging despite paying bills.

“Even when there are no light for months, the electricity company will bring bills covering those months of darkness. This is corporate cheating. The electricity companies see the consumers as fools. Whether they supply them light or not, they will still pay bills,” Onuesoke stated.

Tags: Delta stateElectricitySunny Onuesoke
ShareTweetShareSend
Previous Post

Nigerian governor gives appointment to Okonjo Iweala, Sanusi, Arumah Oteh, others

Next Post

Guber tussles: Supreme court to past final judgment on Delta, Ogun, Gombe, 10 others on Friday

Related Posts

Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Surges Past 1.7 Million Barrels Per Day, Thanks to Tantita Security Operations

Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Surges Past 1.7 Million Barrels Per Day, Thanks to Tantita Security Operations

June 29, 2025
Senator Nwoko to establish ICT centre in Issele-Mkpitime as Obi applauds his commitment to community development

Senator Nwoko to establish ICT centre in Issele-Mkpitime as Obi applauds his commitment to community development

June 8, 2025
AirPeace Passenger Recounts Ordeal as Abuja-Asaba Flight Faces Multiple Delays, On-Ground Incident

AirPeace Passenger Recounts Ordeal as Abuja-Asaba Flight Faces Multiple Delays, On-Ground Incident

June 7, 2025
JUST IN: No past governor will go without full investigation – EFCC

Delta Host Communities Demand EFCC Probe of N1.3 Trillion 13% Oil Derivation Funds

June 5, 2025
Federal Government Distributes 3,500 Life Jackets in Delta State to Boost Waterway Safety

Federal Government Distributes 3,500 Life Jackets in Delta State to Boost Waterway Safety

June 2, 2025
Join Vickyheldan’s Interior Design Masterclass and transform your creative business

Join Vickyheldan’s Interior Design Masterclass and transform your creative business

May 29, 2025
Next Post
BREAKING: Former influential Supreme Court Judge dies at 94

Guber tussles: Supreme court to past final judgment on Delta, Ogun, Gombe, 10 others on Friday

Trending

  • (Watch Video): Leaked S3x tape of another Nigerian celebrity is shared online, victim reacts as her video goes viral

    (Watch Video): Leaked S3x tape of another Nigerian celebrity is shared online, victim reacts as her video goes viral

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • You misrepresented facts in your press interview – APC chieftain replies Festus Okubor

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Bridging the Digital Divide: First Lady, NDDC, RHI Champion Tech Access for Delta Students

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Waziri Adamawa Title: Mayor Akpodoro expresses concern, worries over Atiku’s indigeneship

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • We Will Celebrate His Life, Mourn His Death – Mayor of Urhoboland Commiserates with Dantata Family

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Delta First Lady Extends Food Outreach to 400 Households Under Renewed Hope Initiative

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Supreme Court Dismisses Second Attempt At Appeal By Dieyi Family In Ogwashi-Uku Royal Dispute

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Injustices done to Africa must be restituted by colonial masters – Ned Nwoko says

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • A Senator Who Shows Up: Ned Nwoko’s Groundbreaking Constituency Leadership

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Surges Past 1.7 Million Barrels Per Day, Thanks to Tantita Security Operations

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Latest Stories

Senator Ned Nwoko Champions New Era for Nollywood at AGN Secretariat Launch

June 30, 2025

You’ve been a pillar of support to our people – Senator Nwoko celebrates Dein of Agbor at 48

June 30, 2025

Anambra Poised to Become West Africa’s Tech Hub — Governor Soludo

June 29, 2025

Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Surges Past 1.7 Million Barrels Per Day, Thanks to Tantita Security Operations

June 29, 2025

Resignation: Respect Ganduje’s decision, it was made in good faith – Akpodoro tells critics

June 29, 2025

We Will Celebrate His Life, Mourn His Death – Mayor of Urhoboland Commiserates with Dantata Family

June 29, 2025

You misrepresented facts in your press interview – APC chieftain replies Festus Okubor

June 28, 2025

Injustices done to Africa must be restituted by colonial masters – Ned Nwoko says

June 28, 2025

A Senator Who Shows Up: Ned Nwoko’s Groundbreaking Constituency Leadership

June 27, 2025

Bridging the Digital Divide: First Lady, NDDC, RHI Champion Tech Access for Delta Students

June 27, 2025
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

© 2024 Emerald News Nigeria.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Emerald News Nigeria
  • Inside Delta
    • Niger Delta
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Relationship
  • Special Report

© 2024 Emerald News Nigeria.