FG Threatens to Revoke License of DisCos Over Poor Power supply

Federal government is  taking a hard stance on power outages, threatening to revoke the licenses of electricity distribution companies (DisCos) over persistent shortcomings.

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, expressed deep concern about inadequate distribution despite increased generation capacity. He summoned executives from key companies, including the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), to address the ongoing crisis.

The government accuses certain DisCos of failing to distribute available power, worsening the situation.
Vandalism of infrastructure further complicates matters in specific regions like Abuja, Benin, Port Harcourt, and Ibadan.
Holding Companies Accountable:

Minister Adelabu vowed to hold DisCos accountable for their performance, with license revocation a potential consequence for “willful non-performance.”
He also directed TCN to prioritize repairs of damaged transmission lines to improve supply in affected areas.

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Efforts are underway to settle outstanding debts owed to power generation and gas supply companies, aiming to ease their financial burden and boost overall generation.

While acknowledging the challenges, Minister Adelabu urged Nigerians for patience as the government works towards improving the situation and delivering better service.

The government previously accused some DisCos of intentionally refusing power from TCN, contributing to the nationwide power crisis.
Minister Adelabu, expressing concern over the deteriorating situation, had earlier announced plans to issue queries to underperforming DisCos.
This recent development marks a significant escalation in the government’s efforts to address the chronic power issues plaguing Nigeria.