Reps Vow to Intervene in UNIJOS Electricity Disconnection Over Bill Hike
The House of Representatives has pledged to intervene in the recent electricity bill hike and subsequent disconnection of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) from the main power supply. The Vice-Chancellor urged the committee to intervene promptly, requesting that UNIJOS be removed from Band A. He highlighted the management’s struggle to meet the increased payment demands while maintaining essential services.
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The House of Representatives has pledged to intervene in the recent electricity bill hike and subsequent disconnection of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) from the main power supply. The situation has raised concerns among students, staff, and the local community.
The Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) recently reclassified electricity consumers, placing UNIJOS under its Band A distribution. Unfortunately, this reclassification led to a significant increase in electricity bills for the university, resulting in financial strain. As a consequence, the institution faced disconnection by the electricity distribution company.
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During a visit by members of the House of Representatives Committee on University Education to UNIJOS, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, made a heartfelt appeal. He emphasized the impact of the disconnection, which left the campus and surrounding community in darkness for over a month.
“Before the reclassification,” Prof. Ishaya explained, “our electricity bill ranged from N20 million to N25 million per month. However, with the new classification, the bill skyrocketed to approximately N79 million to N80 million monthly—an amount practically impossible to pay due to our limited funds.”
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The Vice-Chancellor urged the committee to intervene promptly, requesting that UNIJOS be removed from Band A. He highlighted the management’s struggle to meet the increased payment demands while maintaining essential services.
In response, Hon. Abubakar Fulata, Chairman of the House committee, expressed his concern about the steep bill hike. He assured stakeholders that the issue would be addressed collaboratively with other relevant committees, ministries, and agencies. Fulata emphasized the committee’s commitment to improving education standards.
