The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has expressed concern over the Nigerian government’s delay in implementing the approved 50 per cent reduction in electricity bills for health and educational institutions.
In a communique issued Thursday at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Ilorin, Kwara State, MDCAN warned that the delay is hindering the delivery of quality healthcare services across the country.
The government had announced a 50 per cent electricity subsidy for universities and health institutions under Band A feeders in August 2024, but according to the association, institutions continue to grapple with high electricity costs.
“The NEC urges the Federal Government to implement the approved 50 per cent reduction in energy bills for health and educational institutions as a matter of urgency, to guarantee continuous services delivery and training,” the communique read.
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