The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has responded to the misinformation circulating about its status, clarifying that the company has not ceased to exist following the licensing of its subsidiary, Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited, by the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC).
Earlier this week, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) officially transferred its regulatory authority to the EERC. This transition allowed Mainpower to assume electricity distribution operations in Enugu State after being granted an interim operating license by the EERC.
This change has caused considerable confusion and misconceptions among the public.
In a press conference on Friday, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, EEDC’s Head of Communications, affirmed that the company is still operational.
Ezeh emphasized the importance of addressing the concerns of customers, vendors, service providers, and other stakeholders. When queried about EEDC’s status, he stated, “EEDC continues to serve as the holding company for Mainpower and is actively involved in electricity distribution across Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, and Imo States.”
He urged electricity customers in Enugu State who are served by Mainpower, a subsidiary of EEDC, to remain calm, assuring them that the company is committed to providing efficient and accountable electricity service delivery in the state.
Ezeh further elaborated, “With the recent approval of the Electricity Act 2023 by President Bola Tinubu, states now have the authority to generate, transmit, and distribute electricity within their own territories. Consequently, the NERC no longer holds regulatory oversight; that responsibility now lies with the state-owned Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC).”
Our correspondent reports that this shift has prompted the Enugu State Government to establish its own regulatory framework, enabling it to oversee the electricity market and issue operating licenses to prospective investors interested in the state.
