Following the commencement of the new electricity tariff, stakeholders at the manufacturing sector have warned the distribution companies (DISCOs) against flaunting courts.
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Dr Jacob Udemba, said, “I don’t know about the commencement or implementation of any tariff, but I can tell you that the MAN went to court and obtained an injunction to that effect. Recently, I led a team of the MAN members to a meeting with the NERC in Abuja and we had fruitful deliberations. However, when the issue of tariff was raised I reminded them that the case is already in court. On that note all stakeholders at the meeting agreed to set up a committee made up of the MAN members. One of the terms of reference of the committee is to review the tariff considering our position and whereby an agreement is reached we shall all approach the court for out-of-court settlement. Until we reach a compromise and approach the court any other act is simply contempt and disregard of the law.” Also, the acting director-general of the Nigerian Textile Manufacturers Association (NTMA), Mr Hamma Kwazafa, has said that the new electricity tariff has come at the wrong time.
 

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