NO decision has been taken on the proposed House of
Representatives’ two- month free electricity for Nigerians, Eko
Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has stated.
Its General Manager, Corporate Communications, Godwin Idemudia,
noted that while the company supports the proposed intervention by
the Federal Government, the details of the proposal are, however,
still being worked upon by relevant stakeholders.
Idemudia said the company cannot project the “two months” that
will be covered by the palliative and the category of customers
that will benefit from the intervention.
He, however, urged its customers to continue to support the
company, particularly its essential staff who are giving their best
despite the challenge posed by COVID-19.
Idemudia said: “Since the Federal Government’s stay-at-home
directive commenced, we have been encouraged by your goodwill, kind
commendation and feedback over the improvement in the quality of
our service, particularly during this lockdown period.
“The increase in supply enjoyed over this period is the result
of the sacrifice, hard work and selfless commitment of our
essential workers, who keep giving their best, despite the
difficult challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, to
ensure the comfort and safety of all our customers.”
“We acknowledge the laudable collaborative efforts of the
Federal Government and National Assembly to provide free
electricity to Nigerians as part of its intended fiscal stimulus to
cushion the effect and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on
Nigerians.
“It is, however, important to note that while this is a welcome
development, no decision has been reached on the proposal.
For the avoidance of doubt, the two months of free electricity
is a legislative proposal and is still under consideration by all
relevant stakeholders.
The details of the proposal are still being worked upon and we
are unable to immediately project which two months will be covered
or which category of customers will benefit from the proposed
intervention.’’
NO decision has been taken on the proposed House of
Representatives’ two- month free electricity for Nigerians, Eko
Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has stated.
Its General Manager, Corporate Communications, Godwin Idemudia,
noted that while the company supports the proposed intervention by
the Federal Government, the details of the proposal are, however,
still being worked upon by relevant stakeholders.
Idemudia said the company cannot project the “two months” that
will be covered by the palliative and the category of customers
that will benefit from the intervention.
He, however, urged its customers to continue to support the
company, particularly its essential staff who are giving their best
despite the challenge posed by COVID-19.
Idemudia said: “Since the Federal Government’s stay-at-home
directive commenced, we have been encouraged by your goodwill, kind
commendation and feedback over the improvement in the quality of
our service, particularly during this lockdown period.
“The increase in supply enjoyed over this period is the result
of the sacrifice, hard work and selfless commitment of our
essential workers, who keep giving their best, despite the
difficult challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, to
ensure the comfort and safety of all our customers.”
“We acknowledge the laudable collaborative efforts of the
Federal Government and National Assembly to provide free
electricity to Nigerians as part of its intended fiscal stimulus to
cushion the effect and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on
Nigerians.
“It is, however, important to note that while this is a welcome
development, no decision has been reached on the proposal.
For the avoidance of doubt, the two months of free electricity
is a legislative proposal and is still under consideration by all
relevant stakeholders.
The details of the proposal are still being worked upon and we
are unable to immediately project which two months will be covered
or which category of customers will benefit from the proposed
intervention.’’