The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has blamed gas constraints for the recent drop in power supply in the eastern region.
In a statement signed by Emeka Ezeh, Group Head, Corporate Communications EEDC, the disco acknowledged the recent drop in power supply in the eastern region while blaming it on gas constraints affecting generating companies.
” This development has necessitated the load shedding of available energy by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). ” Ezeh explained
The Head of Corporate Communications added that TCN’s load shedding has affected the energy allocated to EEDC and the daily service levels for customers served by its subsidiary companies.
Ezeh said stakeholders are working to resolve the issue and restore normal service levels across the five southeastern states. He apologised for the inconvenience the situation had caused and appreciated customers’ patience and understanding.
EEDC subsidiary companies, namely Mainpower, Transpower, Firstpower, NewEra and Eastland, are the last point of contact between the EEDC and the electricity subscriber. Firstpower, one of the subsidiary companies, acquired its operation licence weeks ago, announcing its entrance into the energy market in the region.
The EEDC is the leading electricity distribution company serving the five states in the southeast: Anambra, Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi and Imo. In Imo state, the EEDC faces competition from Orashi Electricity Company, the state’s own electricity project.
In Abia state, the story is the same: the government of Alex Otti is ramping up plans to establish a state-owned electricity company after the successful commissioning of the geometric power plant in Aba.
