The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has reiterated that distribution companies (DisCos), not consumers, are responsible for buying, replacing, or repairing transformers and other electrical equipment used in power distribution.

This is according to a statement released on the agency’s official handle.

“Electricity Consumer Right/Responsibility: It is not the responsibility of the customer or the community to purchase, replace or repair transformers, poles or other associated equipment used in the distribution of electricity,” the agency said on Sunday.

“Faulty transformers are supposed to be replaced by the Electricity Distribution Company (DisCo) within forty-eight hours of the official complaint being made. The Electricity Distribution Company (DisCo) is responsible for such replacements or repairs.”

Electricity Consumer Right/Responsibility: It is not the responsibility of the customer or the community to purchase, replace or repair transformers, poles or other associated equipment used in the distribution of electricity. pic.twitter.com/lki9gHL94R

— FCCPC Nigeria (@fccpcnigeria) April 24, 2022

It, however, explained that “if the Electricity Distribution Company (DisCo) is unable to speedily replace the faulty transformer, residents may go into discussions with the company and agree on the terms of the replacement of the affected transformer if they so wish to assume the responsibility of the company”.

FCPC’s statement followed a similar one by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) which faulted claims of electricity distribution companies forcing consumers to buy or repair electricity assets as part of conditions to restore power supply.

I love this.

So dat we no go get light. Thunder visit u...

Henribest8:
So dat we no go get light. Thunder visit u...

You don't need to be told

Faulty transformers are supposed to be replaced by the Electricity Distribution Company (DisCo) within forty-eight hours of the official complaint being made.

Story!
Transformer serving my area was replaced after three months. The community contributed money for logistics. Transformer was replaced and electricity supply dropped drastically

Henribest8:
So dat we no go get light. Thunder visit u...

Is people like you that have kept Nigeria stagnant all this while.


They are telling you what to do instead of claiming your right here are u talking like a drunkard.



Can taxi driver call on the passengers to help fix his faculty car?


Phcn is a private organization mow.

Beremx:


Story!
Transformer serving my area was replaced after three months. The community contributed money for logistics. Transformer was replaced and electricity supply dropped drastically

There after they will come for disconnection yet you guys will keep quiet.

Toktee:
Is people like you that have kept Nigeria stagnant all this while.


They are telling you what to do instead of claiming your right here are u talking like a drunkard.



Can taxi driver call on the passengers to help fix his faculty car?


Phcn is a private organization mow.

You will be the first person to organize street contribution should your transformer develop a fault

Well, it will be good for areas that use prepaid meters. If there is no power distribution to a particular transformer, it means no usage and no income from that axis.