AEDC tasks customers against meter bypass, illegal connections

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has urged customers to support it in curbing acts of meter bypassing and illegal connections in Abuja as it assures on addressing their complaints and speed up metering.

The General Manager, FCT Central Region, Engr. Usman M. Usman, who sought the support yesterday at a stakeholders forum in Jikwoyi, Abuja said, “We solicit for your support in protecting our installations in your communities. Shun every unwholesome practice of short-changing the company such as bypassing our meters, illegal connections and molestation of our staff.”

The Area Manager, Jikwoyi, Mrs Bara’atu Aliyu Mohammed, lauded the turnout of customers, noting that the firm was ready to address any complaints through an effective mechanism.

In his complaint, Mr Joseph Egunde, a customer from Gbagalape-Nyanya said the place was disconnected since April 20, 2018. “We still get bills from the service centre without supply and we have written letters to that effect,” he noted.

Mr Owonde Emmanuel of Orozo, Abuja also appealed for quick response to restoring supply to his area which has been out for a month.

Mrs Okechukwu Benedicta at Army Estate, Kurudu said she was disconnected in October 2017 whilst on prepaid meter and had been recharging promptly.