Kingsley Achife
1 Jun 2024
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Board of Directors has announced the termination of the appointment of its current Managing Director (MD), Engineer Kingsley Achife. According to a statement by the management on Friday, the Board expresses its deepest gratitude to Achife for his contributions to the company and for laying the foundation for the…
10 Apr 2024
The Management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has appealed to customers to stop assaulting IBEDC staff, as it is a criminal offence that can attract jail terms.
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