Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC, has denied claims by the Imo State government that it is sabotaging efforts at ensuring regular power supply to the people of the state.
The power distribution company described the allegations as baseless, unfounded and lacking in truth and enjoined its customers and the general public to disregard the clai
EEDC said it has no plans to carry out any major power outage in the state, as alleged by the government.
In a statement issued by the Head, Corporate Communication, Emeka Ezeh, the company stated that it was surprised to see such allegation coming from an authority which ought to be partner in progress.
EEDC noted that it is on record that on November 15, armed police men allegedly acting on the instructions of the Imo State government, stormed the Egbu station of the Transmission Company of Nigeria,TCN, and forced the operator on duty to shut down all feeders, an action, he said, plunged customers into total darkness.
The statement said it is unfortunate that the state government has chosen the path of propaganda as a means of diverting public attention and masking its alleged longstanding hostility towards EEDC.
He maintained that the company remains committed to supporting initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of electricity consumers.
“However, we urge the Imo State Government to provide an enabling environment for licensed operators to function effectively, rather than frustrating their operations through the use of State machinery.
“For the avoidance of doubt, we state as follows: There is no plan whatsoever by EEDC to carry out any major outage in Imo State. EEDC is committed to serving its customers and continues to make significant investments aimed at improving supply reliability and overall service quality across the State.
“However, we urge all our customers in Imo State to note that if any power outage occurs from this moment onward, the responsible party is clear. The State Government, having raised false alarms and made unfounded, unverified, and baseless accusations against EEDC, should be held accountable.
“EEDC remains dedicated to its mandate and will continue working diligently to ensure sustainable and improved electricity distribution to customers in Imo State,” the statement said.
The Imo State government had through the Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, Declan Emelumba, accused EEDC of planning to carry out massive electricity outage with the intension of sabotaging the government’s electricity project.
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