Residents of Maiduguri, Borno state capital, are irked by the recent uninterrupted electricity supply which has caused astronomical increase in charges.
Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) came under attack by residents who see the 24 hours electricity supply as waste and digging holes in their pockets.
The constant power supply according to the residents had caused what they described as “outrageous billings’’.
Mr. Ibrahim Suleiman, a resident at who lives in Bolori Layout, appealed to the YEDC to reduce supply of electriticy.
“YEDC should go back to the former supply system where electricity was supplied for 12 hours and not 24 hours recently being enjoyed.
Suleiman described the stable power supply as a “wastage” because many consumers cannot use electricity during working hours.
“I work from 7 p.m. to 4 p.m. So I do not need any electricity until I get home. But in this case whether you consume power or not, you will be billed to pay for it. I think this is not…
