November 4, 2026

NERC: FINES YEDC ₦2.8 MILLION OVER CONSUMER RIGHTS VIOLATIONS

 

 

 

NERC: FINES YEDC ₦2.8 MILLION OVER CONSUMER RIGHTS VIOLATIONS

 

 

The Damaturu Forum Office of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has fined the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) ₦2.8 million following proceedings over electricity-related complaints and alleged dissatisfaction with the protection of consumer rights.

 

 

The Forum also directed YEDC to comply fully with all decisions reached, while granting the company ten working days to appeal against the judgment.

 

 

The ruling underscores NERC’s commitment to protecting electricity consumers, promoting accountability and ensuring that distribution companies fulfil their obligations to customers.