Epileptic power: Reps demand N500bn capital base for DisCos
*Direct Power Ministry to declare DisCos non-state actorslAsk ministry to take immediate measures to address DisCos’ reckless actions threatening the economy lAs govt moves to sell 60 per cent stake in DisCos THE House of Representatives has mandated electricity distribution companies, DisCos, to undertake a N500 billion recapitalisation to enhance their financial stability and ensure they can efficiently meet their obligations to the public. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion, titled “Need to Address the Activities of Distribution Companies in Nigeria,” sponsored by Ayokunle Isiaka, the member representing the Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency of Ogun State on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, at plenary yesterday. Moving the motion, Isiaka said recent actions by DisCos have posed a significant threat to the nation’s economic stability and the welfare of Nigerians. He expressed concern that despite Nigerians paying for electricity metres, distribution compan