By Adeyinka Adeniran
Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on Thursday said it has achieved supply milestone for two consecutive months by providing a cumulative minimum of 620 hours of electricity supply to her Band A customers in the last two months.
The company said the achievement was confirmed during a performance evaluation period monitored by the regulator.
In a statement by the Acting Managing Director, Engr. Francis Agoha, the distribution company said it started with an initial 30 Band A feeders in April, but received approval from the regulator to upgrade an additional 30 feeders later in April, another 30 in May, and 15 more feeders subsequently, bringing the total to 83 feeders.
Agoda said “The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) is pleased to announce that we have successfully provided a cumulative minimum of 620 hours of electricity supply to our Band A customers over the past two months.
“This achievement was confirmed during a performance evaluation period monitored by the Regulator.
“Starting with an initial 30 Band A feeders in April, IBEDC received approval from the Regulator to upgrade an additional 30 feeders later in April, another 30 in May, and 15 more feeders subsequently, bringing the total to 83 feeders.
“These feeders are categorized as follows: 34 11kV and 49 33kV.
“IBEDC remains committed to meeting the service delivery expectations of all our customers across various tariff bands. We continue to enhance our network upgrades within our coverage areas to ensure consistent and reliable electricity supply, in addition we are working assiduously to ensure power supply to other bands improve significantly.
“IBEDC’s dedication to service excellence and continuous improvement underscores our mission to provide reliable and efficient electricity to our valued customers. We appreciate the support of our customers and the Regulator in achieving this significant milestone.”