Mohammed Shosanya
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Plc (EEDC),has cleared air on the misinformation that it has ceased to exist on account of the licensing of its subsidiary company, Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited by the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC).
Mainpower took over the electricity distribution operations in Enugu State after it was presented with an interim operating licence to distribute electricity in Enugu State,by EERC.
Mr Emeka Ezeh,the Head of Communications, EEDC, said the company still exists.
He explained thatl it was necessary to allay the fears and concerns expressed by its esteemed customers, vendors, service providers, and other stakeholders.
He added:“The EEDC remains a holding company to Mainpower. It is still carrying out electricity distribution operations in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi and Imo States.
“So,we are using this opportunity to appeal to electricity customers in Enugu State, served by Mainpower (a subsidiary company of EEDC), to remain calm as the company remains committed to continuing with the operations of electricity service delivery in Enugu State in an efficient and accountable manner.”
He further clarified that with the approval of the Electricity Act 2023 by President Bola Tinubu,states are now able to generate, transmit, and distribute electricity within their geographical areas.
He added:“So,the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) no longer has the regulatory and oversight rights, but now the state-owned regulatory commission, Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC)”
