The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Plc (EEDC) has explained that the recent drop in power supply across the South-East region is a result of low system frequency caused by gas constraints affecting electricity generation nationwide.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, EEDC said the development forced the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to embark on load shedding of available energy in order to stabilise the national grid.
According to the statement signed by the Group Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Emeka Ezeh, the situation has significantly reduced energy allocation to the distribution company, thereby impacting the daily level of service to customers across its franchise areas.
“The recent drop in power supply availability is due to low system frequency, occasioned by gas constraints affecting the Generation Companies. This development has necessitated the load shedding of available energy by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN),” Ezeh stated.
He explained that the reduced allocation has affected customers served by EEDC’s subsidiary companies, including MainPower, TransPower, FirstPower, NewEra and EastLand.
Ezeh noted that stakeholders within the electricity supply industry are actively working to resolve the challenge and restore normal power distribution across the region.
“Efforts are currently being made by critical stakeholders in the electricity supply industry to address this challenge and restore normal power distribution,” he said.
The company apologised to its customers for the inconvenience caused by the situation, while appealing for patience and understanding as remedial measures are being implemented.
“EEDC sincerely apologises for the inconvenience this situation has caused its esteemed customers and appreciates their patience and understanding,” the statement added.
