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EEDC to deploy 500,000 metres across Anambra

By Lawrence Njoku (Enugu)
28 March 2023   |   3:35 am
Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has expressed readiness to deploy 500,000 metres worth N37 billion to Anambra State.

Electricity grid

Signs MoU with state govt to boost power supply

Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has expressed readiness to deploy 500,000 metres worth N37 billion to Anambra State.

This was disclosed by the Managing Director of the company, Praveen Chorghade, during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between EEDC and the state government to ensure steady power supply across the state.

Chorghade said the MoU was designed to achieve an overall business turnaround that would contribute to enhancement of service delivery, commercial performance and stakeholders’ value addition.

He also stated that the partnership would strengthen business relationship between EEDC and the state, and unlock opportunities for attracting additional investments to achieve twin objectives of increased reliability of power supply and commercial performance.

He added that the model would improve service to customers and provide additional networks required to increase both reliability and quality of supply towards attaining steady supply of electricity in the state.

He said: “To strengthen our chosen franchise model, we have procured services of a reputable Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in the name of Siemens, as our technical services partner. We shall leverage on this partnership to access high quality products and solutions for accelerating quality and quantum of electricity being provided in Anambra.

“More than 500,000 new metres, estimated to cost about N37 billion, are needed to close the state’s metering gap, and this will definitely curtail losses emanating from estimated billing and customers’ unwillingness to pay.”

He appealed to the state government to assist with public enlightenment and the use of local security apparatus to checkmate vandalisation of EEDC’s facilities in the state.

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