NO FREE ELECTRICITY FOR NIGERIANS YET - FG
The Federal Government is yet to conclude on plans to provide free power supply to Nigerians for the next two months. This was confirmed by the Minister of Power, Mr Saleh Mamman.
The minister made this statement after power distribution companies said that the two months free electricity which they announced on Wednesday would be paid for by the National Assembly and the Federal Government.
The Minister Said in a tweet on Friday "No decision has been taken by the Federal Government to provide Nigerians with free electricity for two months"
" If and when that becomes a reality, it shall be announced officially. Be rest assured that the Federal Government is exploring ways to ameliorate any hardship on Nigerians"
The Discos had said on Wednesday that they were in support of the proposal by the National Assembly and the Federal Executive Arm if Government that Nigerians should get two months of free electricity.
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