PHCN accuse electricity consumers of owing N19bn in Uyo

Sebastian Ekokah, Head Customer Affairs, PCHN Akwa-Ibom Zonal Distribution office, on Thursday said electricity consumers in the state owed the company  N19 billion. Ekokah gave the information in Uyo at a three-day retreat by Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Consumer Assembly to enlighten consumers on their rights.

``The reason for this attitude is that many Nigerians have that mentality that electricity is the social responsibility of government and it should not be paid or, but provided free to the people.

``But PHCN is now taking measure to stop this abnormality.
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