Electricity consumers in Enugu State classified under Band A are in for major relief as the state electricity regulator slashes power tariffs by nearly 24%, effective 1 August 2025.
Under the new pricing, MainPower Electricity Distribution Ltd will charge Band A customers ₦160 per kilowatt-hour, down from the previous ₦209.
The change follows a directive by the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) after a full review of operational costs using its 2024 Tariff Methodology Regulations.
“This tariff reflects the actual cost of delivering power at the state level, thanks to ongoing federal subsidies for electricity generation,” said EERC Chairman, Chijioke Okonkwo. “It ensures consumers directly benefit from these subsidies while shielding the utility from sudden revenue shocks.”
The tariff drop marks a milestone for Nigeria’s power sector following recent constitutional reforms that devolved electricity regulation to the states.
Enugu, quick to act, passed its own electricity law in 2023 and established MainPower as its licensed distributor—replacing the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company and effectively exiting federal oversight.
While Bands B to E will maintain current rates for now, the EERC cautioned that any changes to federal subsidy support may force a tariff review, with Band A most vulnerable to future hikes.
Still, the move is being lauded as both strategic and consumer-friendly. Activists have praised the rate cut but called for stronger oversight of service delivery. The EERC responded by mandating daily performance reporting from MainPower, including feeder-level power supply data. Feeders that underperform risk automatic downgrades, which would trigger even lower tariffs for affected customers.
Enugu’s power reforms, backed by the Electricity Act 2023, now serve as a model for other states eyeing energy autonomy.
