•  “We have dual responsibilities”

Sopuruchi Onwuka

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has restated its resolve to continue investing in development of network and sundry infrastructure necessary for efficient discharge if its electricity supply responsibilities to its customers.

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The company’s pledge comes at it received commendations from customers within the Ijora District for noticeable improvements in electricity supply, following major infrastructure upgrades.

Acting CEO Mrs. Rekhiat Momoh, stated during a recent customer engagement forum that EKEDC remains deeply committed to strategic investment efforts despite the challenges posed by the rainy season.

Mrs Momoh who was represented by Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Samuel Edoho, however pointed at rising customer debts as part of the challenges hindering the company’s efforts in forcefully driving performance improvement programmes.

She told the company’s customers that EKEDC has the dual responsibility of satisfying power consumers and also meeting financial remittance responsibility to power producers.

“We have dual responsibilities: we deliver power, and our customers are expected to promptly pay for the services received,” she stated.

“We’ve upgraded key electrical infrastructure to minimize service interruptions,” she decared in her opening remarks.

“Our commitment to continuous investment remains firm as we work to sustain and improve electricity delivery,” she added.

Addressing metering concerns, EKEDC revealed that over 10,000 meters have been installed in the Ijora District alone.

It stated that more than 1,000 free prepaid meters were distributed under the Meter Asset Financing (MAF) scheme before its recent suspension.

The DisCo also used the forum to address critical safety issues, including illegal trading under power lines, meter bypass, and cable vandalism.

Mr. Edoho issued a stern warning: “Illegal connections will be disconnected, and responsible parties will be handed over to the appropriate authorities to ensure public safety and safeguard our assets.” 

Supporting this stance, Head of Distribution Operations, Engr. Henry Ukoh, called on community leaders to help curtail trading under high-risk power infrastructure, emphasizing the dangers involved.

Mrs. Momoh thanked residents for their large turnout and urged them to engage only authorized EKEDC personnel.

All complaints, she added, should be routed through official customer service channels for prompt attention.