Kaduna Electric has announced an increase in tariffs for customers on Band A feeders, raising the rate from N206.80/kWh to N209.5/kWh.
The change, effective July 1, 2024, was communicated on July 3, 2024, by the Head of Corporate Communications, Abdulazeez Abdullahi.
This tariff adjustment impacts both prepaid and postpaid customers. The announcement follows a statement from the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, who defended the affordability of Band A tariffs compared to the cost of self-generating electricity in Nigeria. He noted that Band A accounts for 40% of the energy consumed within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
The increase by Kaduna Electric suggests that other electricity distribution companies (DisCos) across Nigeria may follow suit with similar announcements in the coming days.
This tariff hike occurs amidst protests from the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), which argues against discriminatory tariffs and demands a reversal of the increase. Despite the new rates for Band A, tariffs for Bands B, C, D, and E remain unchanged.
Kaduna Electric has assured customers on Band A of a daily power supply ranging from 20 to 24 hours, despite the price hike.
