Enugu Residents Slam EEDC Over Poor Power Supply Despite Tariff Cut to N160/kWh

Residents of Enugu State have voiced growing frustration with the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) following a significant reduction in electricity supply, despite a recent tariff cut for Band A customers from N209 to N160 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), effective August 1, 2025.

Public outrage escalated after a viral video showed a woman lamenting weeks without electricity, questioning the rationale behind the tariff reduction when power supply had deteriorated further. Many residents say the situation has left them paying for services they cannot enjoy, fuelling anger across the state.

The discontent comes against the backdrop of broader economic reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, which has implemented subsidy removals on fuel and electricity in a bid to reduce government expenditure and attract private sector investment.

While the policy aims to improve long-term infrastructure development, critics argue that ordinary Nigerians are bearing the brunt of the immediate economic strain.

The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has since intervened to address the sudden power shortages, holding discussions with EEDC management over the service lapses. Regulatory officials have warned that the company must comply with service delivery obligations to justify the revised tariffs.

The Enugu case mirrors a nationwide challenge in Nigeria’s power sector, where tariff adjustments often fail to translate into improved supply reliability.

Energy analysts note that without substantial investment in generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure, short-term pricing changes may continue to frustrate customers and deepen mistrust between power providers and consumers.

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