The National Assembly (NASS) has been called upon to leverage its oversight powers to address widespread extortion by Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) and protect Nigerian consumers from exploitative billing practices.
The Africa Anti-Slavery Coalition (AASLAC) made this appeal, urging NASS to hold a public hearing in Lagos to investigate fraudulent billing systems and the mismanagement of prepaid meters.
In a statement released by its Convener, Tony Masha, AASLAC condemned the exploitation of consumers through prepaid metering, which was initially introduced to ensure fairness by allowing users to pay for only what they consume. Instead, Masha said, the system has become a tool for extortion.
