Power Supply In Ebiraland: AEDC Assures Okene Administrator Of Improved Service

The area manager of Abuja Electricity and Distribution Company (AEDC), Okene office, Mr Suleiman Joseph has assured residents in Ebira land of improved power supply.



Suleiman gave the assurance during a stakeholders meeting convened by the Administrator of Okene local government council, Engr. Abdulrazaq Muhammad meeting to discussed some grey areas on adequate power supply and address some challenges facing constant power supply in Ebiraland.

He promised that faulty electric equipments in the area will be repaired and be put to use within the next two months.

The area manager commended the local government helmsman and community leaders for their support so far. He informed the stakeholders that electricity supply have improved over time and revenue collection from consumers has also increased.

He highlighted some challenges facing continue and enhanced power supply in Ebiraland which include non payment of electricity bills by majority of consumers, illegal connections and some faulty electric equipments.

Other stakeholders also revealed many hidden issues affecting adequate power supply which include nonchalant attitude of some AEDC staff, exorbitant bills and illegal connections by consumers.

In his address, A community leader and the former Chairman of Okene Local government, Alh. Nasiru Soso commended the efforts of AEDC but encouraged the company to supply light early morning and night to enable students prepare for school and read their books.

The stakeholders resolved to block all loopholes and encourage more consumers pay their bills while charging AEDC to work out moderate bills for people.

In his closing address, Administrator of Okene Local government, Engr. Abdulrazaq Muhammad appealed to AEDC officials to ensure power supply is constant and stable at night in view of the prevailing security situation in the land.

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