The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has set the date for a public hearing to address the recurring national grid collapse.
In a statement released on Sunday, NERC announced that the hearing will take place on Thursday, October 24, and will focus on efforts to revamp the country’s grid system.
Tribune Online reports that the national grid has collapsed for the third time in under a week, plunging the nation into yet another widespread blackout.
NERC stated that the hearing would involve stakeholders from the power sector, civil society organizations, and the general public.
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The statement reads, “In line with Section 48, subsection 1 of the Electricity Act 2023 (Amended), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is mandated to conduct public hearings on critical issues relating to the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
“The Commission has noted with concern the recent escalating incidence of grid disturbances often leading to marked outage in several states thus reversing many of the gains recently achieved in reducing infrastructure deficit and improving grid stability.
“In this regard, the Commission hereby invites NESI stakeholders, civil society organisations, and the general public to a hearing which is scheduled as follows:
Date: Thursday, 24th October 2024, Venue: Commission’s Hearing Room, Fourth Floor, Plot 1387, Cadastral Zone A00, Central Business District, Abuja
Time: 10:00 AM sharp.”
