JED refutes allegations of increased rates, labels circulating footage deceptive

Jos Electricity Distribution Plc has categorically denied allegations that its customers pay higher electricity tariffs than those served by other distribution companies in Nigeria, stressing that such claims are entirely unfounded.

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The company's response comes on the heels of a viral video featuring a Bauchi State resident, who alleged that prepaid meter users under Jos Electricity Distribution Plc are charged more for electricity tokens than customers of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company for similar units of energy.

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The claimant in the video further alleged that electricity consumers in Bauchi and other areas served by Jos Electricity Distribution Plc are subjected to higher charges compared to some parts of southern Nigeria, prompting the company to issue a statement on Sunday in Jos.

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In the statement, the Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Saratu Aliyu Dauda, described the allegation as false and misleading, emphasizing that it does not reflect the approved electricity tariff structure.

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Jos Electricity Distribution Plc emphasized that electricity tariffs are regulated and approved by the appropriate regulatory authorities, and that all distribution companies are required to operate strictly within the approved tariff schedule.

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The company stressed that it is mandated to strictly implement only the tariffs approved by the regulator, and that any deviation from these approved tariffs would constitute a regulatory breach and attract appropriate sanctions.

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Jos Electricity Distribution Plc reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability, and full compliance with regulatory directives governing electricity distribution, adding that its billing system and tariff structure are applied strictly in line with the approved schedule for its franchise area.

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The company has urged customers and members of the public to disregard the viral claims and rely only on verified information from official communication channels and regulatory authorities.