The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has reaffirmed his support for the efforts of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) to curb energy theft.
He spoke at the inaugural customer engagement session held under the newly established Ajele District within EKEDC’s service network
Chief Ajayi-Bembe, who led the king’s delegation to the event noted that reducing infractions would contribute to improved power supply across the region.
He also raised urgent safety concerns amid the rainy season and called on the DisCo to enhance protective measures—especially against vandalism of electrical assets—with backing from government and community stakeholders.
He implored local CDA and CDC leaders to sensitize residents against illegal connections and the use of unauthorized technicians, encouraging them instead to report faults through official EKEDC customer service channels.
He commended the power distribution company for its prompt response to fault resolution.
Acting CEO of EKEDC, Mrs. Rekhiat Momoh, represented at the event by CFO Mr. Joseph Esenwa, reiterated the company’s commitment to deepening community engagement and improving customer experience. He expressed appreciation for the turnout, especially by the Oba of Lagos’ delegation.
Among other topics raised were concerns over estimated billing practices and clarity on current prepaid metering processes. Addressing these, Mr. Esenwa explained:
He said: “At Eko DisCo, we currently operate two metering schemes approved by the regulator: the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme and the Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF) initiative. The MAF, introduced under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), aims to provide prepaid meters—currently prioritizing Band ‘A’ customers—by channelling government-backed funding through MAP providers to address metering shortfalls.”
He appealed to customers to assist in identifying individuals responsible for energy theft and to report such activities, emphasizing the collective role of the community in safeguarding electricity infrastructure and improving service delivery.
