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PHCN: BPE Unveils Sale Strategy
The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has unveiled the details of the core investor sale method approved for the privatization of the eleven Distribution Companies (DISCOs) unbundled from the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN).
Bolanle Onagoruwa, director-general, BPE, said the bidding parameters will primarily be based on quality of service/efficiency, considered against investment proposals made by bidders, aimed at reducing Aggregate Technical, Commercial and Collection (ATC&C) losses over an agreed time frame.
Another parameter is the Multi -Year -Tariff – Order (MYTO). The MYTO stipulates the annual investment requirement, allowable operational expenditure, approved rate of return on equity and other allowable expenses for each distribution company.
Onagoruwa, who spoke at the presidential retreat for power sector investors at the presidential villa, Abuja, said the merits of the proposed strategy include technical, financial and managerial competence of operators as well as loss reduction and investments.
These, she said, are the main parameters for assessing potential bidders.
The strategy, among other features, also has the shortest curve for reducing subsidies, guarantees and section payment delinquency and tariff reduction which will be shared by operators and consumers to improve efficiency.
She pointed out that the current state of the PHCN is disappointing, given that it is characterised by high technical and non-technical losses (estimated at 45-50%); low generation, distribution and transmission capacity; large number of employees (over 50,000 in the industry); poor maintenance culture; frequent power outages; lack of commercial orientation, and absence of audited financial statements.
Onagoruwa, however, explained that the privatisation of the power sector would address the challenges.
She informed that the key objectives of privatisation include improved efficiency by increasing collections, reducing losses and cost, improved access to electricity, investment from the private sector to improve infrastructure, ensuring fair tariffs to all end users, and increase in commercial viability of the power sector.
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