Disgruntled communities in Ogun State have threatened to shut down the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) over lack of electricity, Punch reports. It has been alleged that communities have been disconnected from the IBEDC power source in Abeokuta, as the demand for power is greater than what the power plant can supply. Members of the community also revealed that they had been promised electricity provided from an independent power project in Ako Are three years ago and they remain waiting.
Residents have also alleged that the electricity company is also billing them for for power that was never provided, quoting them exorbitant amounts of money when asked to install prepaid meters into their properties.
Regional Communications Officer at the Ogun State branch of the IBEDC, Regina Adelokun, however disclosed that the company is working hard to reconnect residents to the power plant, adding that the operation has been plagued with technical glitches.
Source: Energy Mix Report
No comments:
Post a Comment