Mohammed Shosanya
The Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited, a subsidiary of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has been licensed to distribute electricity within Enugu State by the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC).
The Chairman/CEO, EERC, Mr. Chijioke Okonkwo presented the interim distribution license to Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited as part of events marking the completion of the transition period for transfer of regulatory oversight from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC).
At the presenting of the license on Tuesday,Okonkwo implored Mainpower to continue with the operations of electricity service delivery to the citizens of Enugu State and work with the Commission to ensure growth in electricity services that is efficient, reliable, sustainable, and accountable is sustained for the long run.
Speaking after receiving the license, a member of the Board of Directors of Mainpower, Mr. Kester Enwereonu, said that the successful transition was a new chapter that reflects the forward-thinking reforms in the power sector and that Mainpower is ready to lead the way.
He added that to accelerate the transformation, Mainpower will deploy re-engineered processes, cutting-edge technology, and smart tools designed to leapfrog past conventional barriers, stressing that technology is at the heart of the company’s strategy.
He assured that Mainpower will be leveraging data-driven insights to enhance efficiency and improve service delivery and that its focus will be on building a future-ready distribution network capable of delivering sustainable, reliable, and uninterrupted power to homes and businesses across the state.
“This is a bold step towards building a better future for Enugu State and with the regulatory oversight of the EERC, our commitment to operational excellence, and the support of our stakeholders, we are confident that Mainpower will achieve the tangible improvements that our customers deserve”, Enwereonu assured.
Managing Director of Mainpower, Dr. Ernest Mupwaya was present at the event.
Following President Bola Tinubu’s recent signing of the Electricity Act into law, States can now generate, transmit, and distribute electricity.
