The House of Representatives have asked the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the distribution companies, DISCOs, to reverse the tariff hike for Band A customers immediately.
This resolution was obtained following the approval of a report submitted by the House Committee on Power.
Chairman of the Committee Victor Nwokolo, who delivered the findings, argued that Nigerians cannot pay the increased tariffs.
The Committee recommended a return to the status quo.
The recommendations were adopted by the Committee of the Whole, after which it was passed.
Further investigation into the tariff hike is to be conducted by the House.
The NERC in April announced a hike affecting Band A customers, who are to pay N225 per kilowatt.
According to the regulatory commission Band A subscribers would have at least 20 hours of power supply per day
