By Thompson ABISOLA
The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has said the going power project expansion would boost supply to residents of Oniru, Maroko and Lekki environs within its network with additional 20 megawatts when completed within a mouth.
The General Manager, corporate Communications of EKEDC, Mr Godwin Idemudia, said on Saturday in Lagos the company had commenced on aggressive power projects within its operations network to improve supply to its customers.
Idemudia said with the introduction of new power cables at the Maroko injection substation and construction of a new power line within its network customers in that area would enjoy uninterrupted power supply.
He said the Maroko Injection Substation currently supplies Maroko, Ajose Adeogun and Oniru environs.
According to him, the replacement of these existing cables and installation of new power lines will not only improve power supply in these areas but also enable the company to extend the substations connection towards the Lekki axis therefore improving power supply in the area.
“The company had invested over N655 million on these projects, over N200 million spent to replaced old power cables, while over N455 million was also spent to construct a new power line.
“The construction of the new power line commenced in April 2018 and this would also improve power supply with an additional 20 megawatts,’’ he said.
The EKEDC spokesman said the project which commenced in April was slightly delayed due to importation constraints on the main power cables needed for completion.
He said the power cables have been cleared at the Lagos Port and the project will be completed within a month.
Idemudia said since the old cables had been replaced, the company had not recorded any faults, adding that it has also increased the power outages in these areas to 20 hours daily which the company is also aiming towards 24-hours depending on energy supply from the grid.
He, however, pleaded with customers to bear with the company and cooperate with its officials during this rehabilitation period.
“I commended our esteemed customers for their continued support and urged them to fulfil their obligations by paying their bills on time. As it will help the company provide better services as more investments will be injected into the network for the improvement of power supply to our customers under EKEDC network, ‘’the statement said.
