The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned distribution companies (DisCos) that it is their responsibility to buy, replace, or repair transformers and other equipment in power distribution and not consumers.
In a statement entitled: “Electricity Consumer Right/Responsibility, the body said: “It is not the responsibility of the customer or the community to purchase, replace or repair transformers, poles or other associated equipment used in the distribution of electricity.
“Faulty transformers are supposed to be replaced by the Electricity Distribution Company (DisCo) within 48 hours of the official complaint being made. The Electricity Distribution Company (DisCo) is responsible for such replacements or repairs.
It added: “If the Electricity Distribution Company (DisCo) is unable to speedily replace the faulty transformer, residents may go into discussions with the company and agree on the terms of the replacement of the affected transformer if they so wish to assume the responsibility of the company.”
Earlier, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) had faulted claims of DisCos forcing consumers to buy or repair electricity assets as part of conditions to restore power supply.
