Electricity distribution companies collected N801.16bn from consumers between January and April 2026 despite persistent blackouts and supply constraints, according to NERC data obtained by The PUNCH. The 11 DisCos billed customers N1.01tn but recovered N801.16bn, leaving N207.77bn uncollected.
Eko DisCo led performance with 102% recovery efficiency, while Kaduna, Kano, and Jos lagged below 53%. The revenue came amid crippling gas shortages that forced generation to drop from 4,000MW to below 2,000MW in February and March.
Supply began recovering towards April, but consumers continue to complain about high tariffs and estimated billing.
Key Points:
Consumers pay billions for poor electricity service and supply
DisCos collect huge revenue despite failing to deliver power
Kaduna, Kano, Jos consumers suffer while paying inefficient DisCos
Gas shortages drive blackouts, not distribution company failures
NERC data exposes a system that rewards poor performance
DisCos are collecting massive revenue. Consumers are demanding better service, metering, and accountability amid persistent outages.
Sources: PUNCH, Business Post
