By Meletus EZE
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has attributed the power outage experienced by some of its customers late on Friday to system collapse from the National Grid (NG).
The General Manager, Corporate Communications, EKEDC, Mr Godwin Idemudia, said this in a statement he issued in Lagos on Saturday.
He said the collapse occurred at about 9.38 p.m. on Friday but was restored early on Saturday morning.Idemudiaapologised to EKEDC’s customers affected by the outage, explaining that it was not the company’s fault.
The general manager also denied allegations of mass disconnection of consumers’ lines by the distribution (DisCo).He said those disconnected were customers owing the company.
He warned customers against harassing or assaulting EKEDC’s officials carrying out their statutory duties.He said the company would no longer tolerate the assault of its staff.
Meanwhile, AlhajiNurudeenMuritala, the Chairman, Ebute-Meta Landlords’ Association, has urged EKEDC to provide prepaid meters to residents of the area.
Muritaladecried the issuance of estimated billings to residents of the area by the company.He urged EKEDC to cover the area in its ongoing prepaid meter installation, adding that the customers in the community were always paying their monthly bills promptly.
