The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has recently made it clear that the responsibility for the power supply challenges in the southeast does not solely lie with them.
This clarification was issued in a statement on Monday.
The company highlighted that the difficulties are a result of a collective impact from various entities within Nigeria’s electricity sector, including the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Generation Companies (GenCos).
The EEDC dismissed claims that the TCN has limited their access due to an outstanding N12 billion debt, stating such accusations are unfounded and misrepresent the workings of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
EEDC stated, “It, therefore, will be unfair to blame EEDC for not providing adequate electricity in the South East, a situation beyond its control.
“In response to the misinformation circulating on social media, we would like to clarify that there has been no transaction involving the payment of over 100 billion Naira to the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) by the Anambra State government within the scope of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Any claims suggesting otherwise are false, mischievous, and deliberately intended to mislead the public.
“Similarly, assertions regarding the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) restricting EEDC’s access to its facilities due to an alleged debt of over 12 billion Naira lack merit. Such claims reflect a misunderstanding of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) operations and lack factual basis. We urge individuals to exercise discernment and refrain from lending credence to such unfounded allegations, which serve only to mislead and distort the truth”
This statement comes in the wake of criticisms from the Indigenous People of Biafra, who have held EEDC responsible for the region’s inconsistent power supply and have called for the company’s exit if it fails to improve productivity.
