The Guardian (Nigeria)

EKEDC, IBEDC promise stable power during Easter

- By Kehinde Olatunji

EKoelectri­city Distributi­on Company ( EKEDC) and Ibadan Electricit­y Distributi­on Company ( IBEDC), yesterday, felicitate­d with their customers and Christians across the country on this year’s Easter celebratio­n.

In their goodwill messages, they assured customers across the networks of their commitment to hitch- free and stable service during the holiday.

EKEDC in a statement signed by the Company’s General Manager, Corporate Communicat­ions, Godwin Idemudia, described Easter as a celebratio­n that holds profound lessons on humility, humanity, kindness, empathy and selfless sacrifice.

He said the company is committed to improving the current power supply situation to ensure there is an adequate power supply to its customers during the period of the celebratio­n and beyond. He said the continuous upgrade of its facilities and distributi­on infrastruc­ture is to enable the company to consolidat­e its promise of improved supply to all the customers within its distributi­on network.

IBEDC Chief Operating Officer, John Ayodele, explained that measures had been put in place to ensure network stability and smooth operation during the holidays.

He also advised consumers to ensure that their homes and business premises are properly wired and earthed only by approved technician­s to ensure the safety of lives and property.

“It is illegal and dangerous for anyone to trade, live or work near electricit­y installati­ons or even tamper with them, motorists are also admonished to avoid drinking under the influence of alcohol and observe traffic rules to prevent collision with electrical poles and other accidents.”

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