Power Minister Summons AEDC, IBEDC and TCN to Address Electricity Woes.
In a response to the persistent challenges of erratic electricity supply facing the country, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has taken decisive action by summoning the Chief Executives of key electricity distribution companies and the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to a crucial meeting.
Identifying the root causes weeks ago, Adelabu highlighted the shortage of gas supply to electricity generation companies and outstanding debts owed to producers. In a statement on his verified X page on Wednesday, March 6, he expressed deep concern about the deteriorating electricity supply nationwide.
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As the Minister of Power, I am deeply concerned about the deteriorating electricity supply across the country,” Adelabu stated. In response to this pressing issue, I have summoned the Chief Executives of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), as well as the Managing Director of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), to a crucial meeting.
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The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the worsening power supply in their respective regions and collaboratively find lasting solutions. Despite recent efforts to improve power generation, challenges persist, particularly in distribution and infrastructure vandalism in areas such as Abuja, Benin, Port Harcourt, and Ibadan.
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Adelabu reassured Nigerians, stating that measures are being taken to address these challenges, leading to a gradual increase in electricity availability nationwide. He emphasized, “Moving forward, I am committed to holding all distribution companies accountable for their performance. Willful non-performance will not be tolerated, and severe consequences, including license revocation, may be imposed.”
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The Minister instructed TCN to prioritize repair works on damaged transmission towers and power lines to enhance supply in affected regions. He acknowledged the challenges faced by the sector during recent supervisory visits to power generating plants and outlined plans to settle outstanding debts to power generation and gas supply companies, contributing to improved generation levels nationwide.
Adelabu concluded, “I urge electricity consumers to remain patient as we work tirelessly to address these issues and provide better service to all Nigerians.
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