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By Emmanuel Adeleke
The Federal Government has commenced the disconnection of some power companies from the national grid over non-adherence to the electricity market rules.
The Head, Market Operators, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Dr Edmund Eje, disclosed this in statement, on Tuesday.
Eje explained that it was necessary to enforce Nigeria’s Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) rules for the sectors’ sustainability and viability.
He urged players in the sector to respect and comply with existing rules to avoid sanctions.
“Notice of intention to suspend is then sent. If the participant fails to comply with the notice, the Market Operator may issue a notice of intent to suspend a participant’s access to the market.
“This notice will specify the reasons for the intended suspension, the proposed duration of the suspension, and the conditions for lifting the moratorium. It is an opportunity to respond. The participant will be allowed to respond to the notice of intention to suspend and explain why the suspension should not be imposed,” he said.