EKEDC reaffirms commitment to power infrastructure

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to stable and efficient power supply through major investments in critical infrastructure across its network.

Mrs Rekhiat Momoh, Acting Chief Executive Officer of EKEDC, revealed this during a customer forum held on Thursday in the Ijora Business District, Lagos State.

Represented by Mr Samuel Edoho, Chief Commercial Officer, Momoh stated the company has upgraded injection substations, replaced obsolete equipment, and improved transformers to reduce downtime.

She said, “We have dual responsibilities — we supply electricity, and customers are expected to pay promptly for services rendered.”

Our correspondent reports that Ijora District includes areas like Onike, Surulere, Yaba, Iganmu, Akerele, Costain, Otto, Badia, Makoko, and Ebute-Metta.

Commenting on projects, Momoh said EKEDC had made significant capital investments in infrastructure modernisation and digital transformation.

She noted, “Smart systems are being deployed to detect faults in real-time, ensuring quicker response and better network performance.”

She said over 10,000 meters had been installed, with more than 1,000 distributed free in the Ijora area alone under EKEDC’s metering initiative.

She added the new meters are fully automated, enabling instant activation and ending delays caused by manual validation

“This initiative tackles estimated billing and promotes accurate and transparent charges for customers,” she explained.

On challenges, Momoh revealed that EKEDC is owed over ₦40 billion by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), impacting its operations.

She confirmed the company is actively engaging relevant authorities to recover these outstanding debts.

She also highlighted persistent issues like energy theft and vandalism, warning that illegal connections would be disconnected to protect assets and public safety.

Momoh reiterated EKEDC’s customer-centric commitment, promising continued investment in infrastructure, metering, and innovation to meet rising demand.

Mr Henry Okoh, Head of Distribution Operations, warned customers against standing under high-tension cables during rainfall.

He urged community leaders to help safeguard EKEDC installations and report cases of energy theft promptly.

A Surulere community leader, Mr Adeleye Abolade, praised EKEDC’s improved services and encouraged residents to protect EKEDC infrastructure.

“If consumers pay promptly, EKEDC will have no excuse not to deliver quality service. We all have a role to play,” he said.