University of Jos Faces Disconnection Over N80 Million Unpaid Electricity Bills
Prof. Ishaya noted that the university’s monthly government allocation of N14 million is insufficient to cover the increased electricity expenses. Despite raising student charges, the university still struggles to meet these costs.
AKACHI NOEL 
The University of Jos is facing potential disconnection from the electricity grid due to unpaid bills totaling N80 million. The Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) Plc has threatened to cut off power to the institution amid a sharp increase in its monthly electricity costs.
The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, revealed the financial strain during a peaceful protest by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). He explained that the university's electricity bill had surged from N20-30 million to N80 million following recent tariff hikes, particularly affecting Band A consumers.
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Prof. Ishaya noted that the university’s monthly government allocation of N14 million is insufficient to cover the increased electricity expenses. Despite raising student charges, the university still struggles to meet these costs.
ASUU members organized the protest to highlight the ongoing issue of the non-implementation of agreements with the Federal Government. The protest included a presentation of the union's demands to the vice chancellor by ASUU's vice chairperson, Prof. Kiri Jaryum.
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This financial challenge comes after the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved a tariff hike, raising costs from N66 to N225 per kilowatt hour for Band A consumers.
