{
  "id": 16997645,
  "title": "FCCPC Tasks Discos on Transparent Execution of Community Electricity Investments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/fccpc-tasks-discos-on-transparent-execution-of-community-electricity",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T02:19:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/29/fccpc-tasks-discos-on-transparent-execution-of-community-electricity-investments/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has instructed electricity distribution companies (Discos) to be transparent in their investments by consumers and communities in electricity distribution infrastructures within their respective coverage areas. This directive was given during the FCCPC's \"FCCPC on-the-spot Electricity Consumer Complaints Resolution Town Hall, Lagos\" in Lagos State.\n\nA representative of the FCCPC, Mrs. Omagu Nwachukwu, explained that they aim to make the process involving consumers investing in electricity distribution infrastructure smoother and more practical to ensure they benefit from the established laws. FCCPC Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Tunji Bello, emphasized that consumer complaints in the electricity sector have consistently been a major issue, particularly regarding estimated and arbitrary billing, delays in metering, disputed bills, and poor service quality.\n\nBello urged consumers to know their rights, such as the right to be metered, a bill reflecting actual consumption, informed disconnection, and fair treatment when complaints are not resolved. He also reminded consumers to pay for the energy they have consumed and not engage in illegal connections or vandalize installations.\n\nIKEDC assured consumers that the future of electricity supply in their area is promising due to their investments. However, they appealed against equipment vandalism, which impacts both the company and its customers and takes time to replace. IKEDC has metered 85% of its customers and assured them that they would recoup their investments through energy credits as long as there is a project agreement with the Disco.",
  "summary": "• IKEDC: We have achieved 85% metering of customers, call for end to equipment vandalisation •CDC Leader: Electricity supply has improved a bit Dike Onwuamaeze The Federal Competition and Consumer",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}