Amid the disagreement between the Federal Government and the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission over the decision to cut Band A customers' tariffs, state commissioners have backed the Enugu regulator.
They spoke under the aegis of the Forum of Commissioners for Power and Energy in Nigeria (FOCPEN).
Their position was made known in a statement signed jointly by its chairman, Eka William (Cross River State Commissioner for Power), and the secretary, Omale Omale (Benue State Commissioner for Power).
The Nigerian Government had expressed reservations after the EERC reduced Band A customers' tariff to N160 per kilowatt-hour from N209 per kilowatt-hour.
Also in separate statements, DISCOs and GenCos kicked against the move for states to reduce tariffs for Band A customers on the grounds that it would worsen the existing challenges in the country's electricity market.
However, FOCPEN supported EERC on the reduction of Band A tariff effective from August 1, 2025.
"The EERC, acting within the ambit of its regulatory provisions, has set tariffs appropriately based on these findings, aiming for a cost-reflective and fair market for consumers and operators alike," the group stated, thus backing the EERC.
FOCPEN added that while Enugu State has, based on its specific market conditions and regulatory findings, adjusted its Band A tariffs downwards, that did not dictate a uniform approach for other states.