Abia Government Calls for Greater Transparency from Electricity

The Abia State government in Nigeria has publicly urged electricity providers—particularly the national utility PHCN (now privatized as multiple distribution companies)—to increase transparency in billing, service delivery, and tariff setting. The call follows frequent power outages, inflated bills, and accusations of corruption, and aims to protect consumers, improve accountability, and ensure that revenue is properly used for infrastructure upgrades and reliable supply. Views Nigeria