‘We don't want Band A’ — Lagos communities protest ‘unbearable’ electricity tariff hike

Residents of Akinola and Aboru communities in the Alimosho LGA of Lagos state have protested their “forceful migration” to Band A category.

Residents of Akinola and Aboru communities in Alimosho LGA of Lagos state have protested their “forceful migration” to the Band A category by Ikeja Electric Distribution Company.

During the protest, some residents said they can no longer afford to pay N227 per kilowatt-hour for electricity.In April 2024, the National Electricity Regulatory Commission approved an increase in the electricity tariff for customers in the Band A classification — from N66 to N225 per kwh.Customers under the Band A category are expected to have a minimum of 20 hours of electricity in a day, Band B category is 16 hours, Band C is 12 hours, Band D is 8 hours, and Band E is 4 hours.

Famutimi said some residents can no longer afford electricity units due to the abrupt hike in electricity costs.

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