The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) on Thursday explained why some communities in Enugu State are facing power outage.
The communities include Eha-Amufu, Ikem, Obolo-Afo, Orba, Eha-Alumona and Enugu Ezike, among other communities.
In a statement by Mr. Emeka Ezeh, head of communications, EEDC, he said the blackout was as a result of electrical fault in Eha-Amufu that was yet to be cleared due to the insecurity and attack experienced by EEDC staff in charge of these areas.
According to him, “EEDC staff going about their lawful duty were attacked and assaulted by over 300 youths of Eha-Amufu community on the 8th of June, 2017. The mob destroyed equipment, furniture, as well as other work tools at the EEDC Service Center in Eha-Amufu.
“As a business, we value our staff, and their safety is our greatest concern. In this case, the environment is no longer safe for our men to move in and clear the fault.
“It is important to note that prior to this incident, Eha-Amufu community enjoyed good supply, as they are fortunate to be situated at the source of supply, which radiates from Nkalagu. Due to this unfortunate incident, other communities feeding from the same line have been out of supply.”
Ezeh added that “in a conscious effort to resolve the issue and restore supply to customers, representatives of EEDC have been meeting with Isi-Uzo Local Government Chairman, Benjamin Edeoga, some selected traditional rulers, the President General, as well as other critical stakeholders of the communities.
“At these meetings, EEDC made some demands, some of which are: an undertaking by the community, assuring and guaranteeing EEDC of the safety of its personnel to enable them move in and clear the fault; replacement of all the destroyed equipment and providing the youths that perpetrated the act.
“We are not happy about this development; we are in business and have lost millions of Naira as a result of this incident. We are committed to providing service to our customers and expect them to pay for service rendered. If for any reason customers are aggrieved, there are established channels for them to channel their grievances. There is no justification for this gruesome act, and we condemn it in its totality.
“It is, however, expected that the issue will soon be resolved and supply restored to all the affected communities.”
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