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EEDC, COUNCIL MAYOR, URGE COMMUNITY TO CURTAIL POWER COST BY SWITCHING OFF UNNECESSARY APPLIANCES…AS COMMUNITY CELEBRATES TRANSFORMER INSTALLATION

By Juliana Nwachukwu :

The Ogidi Unit Manager of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), Mr. Samuel Orjiako, Oyi Local Government Area Mayor, Mr. Emmanuel Nweke, President General, Nteje community, Dr. Nnamdi Ilodiuba and an electricity contractor, Mr. Anthony Akwue have urged the people of Umuokwuanya community, Nteje, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State, to curtail cost of power supply by switching off unnecessary electrical appliances.

Making the urge during the celebration of the installation of a transformer worth about N30 million to their area, the Ogidi Unit Manager of EEDC, Mr. Orjiakor told them that it is necessary to switch of appliances not in use to reduce cost of power supply.

The unit manager who was conferred with a chieftaincy title of ‘Onwa Na Umuobeke,’ for his humanitarian role towards the installation of the transformer, reminded the people that when the unnecessary appliances are not switched off, the power supply cost will increase.

He commended them for founding him worthy to be conferred with the honour and urged them to always protect EEDC properties in their domain to avoid blaming EEDC over power outage.

In his address, the Chairman of Umuokwuanya community, Comrade Jude Achebe, who is the National President of Human Dignity Restoration Association (HDRA), a human right organization, disclosed that the installation of the transformer gulped a whopping sum of about N30 million.

He commended the people for their unity which made the realization of the project easy, adding that divided they fall and united they stand even as he paid glowing tribute to Mr. Akwue Michael Okonkwo who is the chairman of the village, Celestine Nwata who he said introduced the project to him, and others so numerous to mention.

He suggested that defaulters who fail to switch off unnecessary electrical appliances should face fines, as proposed by some individuals, in order to serve as a deterrent to offenders.

Contributing, the Oyi Council Major, Mr. Emmanuel Nweke, expressed satisfaction with the efforts of the people to install the transformer for steady power supply and advised them to keep to the rules of EEDC now that they have power supply.

Mr. Nweke who was represented by Mr. Ikechukwu Udogu, commended the Chairman of Umuokwuanya community, Comrade Jude Achebe and his executives for the installation of the transformer.

In his remarks, Mr. Anthony Akwue, a veteran electricity contractor, expressed satisfaction with the installation of the transformer, adding that it is part of community development.

He commended Mr. Jude Achebe and his executives for their efforts, recalling how he was approached for assistance as a relation which he succumbed for the rapid infrastructural development of the area.

Mr. Akwue who was honoured by the community for his assistance as “Ekwueme 1 of Umuobeke,” commended them for the honour and urged them not to relent in their efforts especially on the renovation of the community hall they said they will work on.

The chairman of the occasion, Chief Vin. Nwankwo Ikelie, lauded Mr. Akwue for his assistance to the people which according to him facilitated the rapid installation of the transformer even as he extolled Jude Achebe, adding that without him mobilizing the people the dream of the project would not have been realized.

“We thank God for the installation of the transformer. We urge EEDC to provide us with metres and not to charge us by estimated Billings,” he pleaded.

Chief Uchenna Chidebelu, a member of the indigenes in Diaspora, disclosed that light is a necessity, adding that it is unfortunate for those that work without light.

“I commend my big brother, Jude, who is the Gburugburu of this community because without him we will not have achieved this. I also commend those in Diaspora for moving the community foward.”

* Nwachukwu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *

EEDC TO COMMENCE MOBILE MAP METERING OF “BAND A” CUSTOMERS

By Chukwuka Ugokwe :

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has concluded plans to commence the metering of customers served by “Band A” feeders across its network through its mobile MAP metering initiative.

The exercise which is expected to kick off in Enugu on Tuesday, June 11th, 2024, will focus on EEDC customers served by “Band A” feeders under its Ogui, Awkunanaw, and Abakpa districts.

The Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC. Mr. Emeka Ezeh, who made this known through a press statement, said the Mobile MAP metering approach is part of efforts by EEDC to ensure that customers under service “Band A” across its network are metered within 48 hours.

According to him, the company adopted this approach to ensure that the affected customers who enjoy minimum daily availability of 20 hours can begin to manage their energy consumption and pay for what they consume.

EEDC customers under Awkunanaw district, served by Topland 11KV, Gariki 11KV, Amaechi 33KV, and UNEC 11KV feeders are to visit the EEDC Service Center at Mayor Bus Stop, Agbani Road.

In the same vein, customers under Ogui District, served by New Haven 11KV, Abakaliki Road, 11KV, Power House 11KV, Chime Avenue 11KV, Onitsha Road 11KV, and Golf 11KV feeders, are to visit EEDC Ogui District office at Station Road, Enugu; while customers under Abakpa District served by Abakpa 3 11KV, Dhamija 11KV, Nowas 11KV, and Ugwuogo 33KV feeders are to visit Trans Ekulu Service Center.

Customers are expected to visit the mentioned locations with a valid form of identification (either Drivers License, Voters Card, NIN or International Passport) and a copy of their bills. Officials of EEDC will assist them with the MAP application process and installation of the meter will be made once payment is confirmed.

The MAP metering program allows customers to pay and get metered and reimbursed with the value of the cost of meter through energy over a period.

Ezeh affirmed that gradually, the exercise will be extended to other Band A feeders across EEDC franchise area.

Unmetered customers, especially those under service “Band A” are urged to take advantage of this program and get metered, bearing in mind that they will be reimbursed with the value of the cost of the meter through energy over a period.

This exercise is carried out by EEDC in conjunction with its MAPs (Meter Asset Providers) – MOJEC International Limited and Advanced Energy Management Services (AEMS).

MAP is a metering intervention designed and approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to close the existing metering gap in the power sector.