The Nigerian government limits power supply to neighboring African countries to 6%
In a recent development, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has instructed the Transmission Company of Nigeria to restrict the provision of electricity to international customers in Benin Republic, Niger, and Togo to just 6%.
This directive was outlined in a document named 'Interim Order on Transmission System Dispatch Operations, Cross-border Supply, and Related Matters,' signed by the Chairman, Sanusi Garba, and Vice Chairman, Musiliu Oseni.
Effective from May 1, 2024, the order will be in place for six months with the possibility of being reviewed.
Nigeria currently supplies power to neighboring countries such as Benin Republic, Niger Republic, and Togo.
Upon closer examination of the order, it becomes evident that the power supply to these neighboring nations cannot exc...