Activities of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) technical and maintenance teams have been disrupted as a result of an unsafe working environment occasioned by the ongoing unrest and protests across parts of the South East states.
Announcing the development in a statement on Friday, EEDC’s Head of Corporate Communications, Emeka Ezeh, stated that, “in view of this, several reported faults affecting supply to our esteemed customers are yet to be attended to, as lives of our personnel are under threat, and as a result their safety is not guaranteed.
“We are, however, aware and concerned of the untold inconveniences this situation has caused our customers who are currently out of supply, understanding how critical electricity is to everyone, especially as most people are staying safe at home due to the imposed curfew and unrest.”
Ezeh noted that their staff will return to the field immediately normalcy is returned to their states of operation.
“Safety and safe environment are aspects of our operation that we do not compromise, as they allow our field staff efficiently carry out their duties without fear. We are however closely monitoring the situation, and as soon as normalcy returns, all outstanding faults will be cleared and supply restored.
“We therefore regret the inconveniences this situation has caused our esteemed customers and assure them of EEDC’s commitment towards delivering improved services,” he added.
