2 jailed, 4 arrested for vandalizing EEDC property
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2 jailed, 4 arrested for vandalizing EEDC property

Two persons have been sentenced to one year imprisonment respectively for vandalizing a distribution substation belonging to the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC).  Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, said they were convicted at the Federal High Court of Nigeria in the Awka Judicial Division

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Meter upgrade free, beware of extortioners - EEDC warns customers
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Meter upgrade free, beware of extortioners – EEDC warns customers

Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has raised the alarm over alleged extortion of customers by some yet-to-be identified individuals to have their meters upgraded. Head, Corporate Communications, Emeka Eze, who raised the alarm in a statement on Wednesday reiterated that the prepaid meter upgrade is free and at no cost to customers. He enjoined

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You're free to upgrade your meters - EEDC tells customers
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You’re free to upgrade your meters – EEDC tells customers

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has announced the cut over to its new vending system, SuperEdge, following a successful rollover on Saturday, in readiness for the STS prepaid meter upgrade. Customers of EEDC who were unable to recharge their meters during the rollover period because of the vending platform which was shut down,

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EEDC shuts down platform Saturday over prepaid meter upgrade
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EEDC shuts down platform Saturday over prepaid meter upgrade

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) will on Saturday, February 24, 2024 shut down its vending platform in readiness for the STS prepaid meter upgrade. Head, Corporate Communications, Emeka Ezeh, in a statement said customers would not be able to recharge or purchase energy token during this period as a result of the development. He however

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EEDC absolves self from epileptic power supply in S'east
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EEDC absolves self from epileptic power supply in S’east

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has explained that the poor power supply currently experienced by its customers across the South East is beyond the organisation. The company attributed the situation to low energy generation, which has resulted in a drop in power supply availability. The Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezeh, who

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Why there's drop in electricity supply in Southeast - EEDC
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Why there’s drop in electricity supply in Southeast – EEDC

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has offered reasons behind the epileptic power supply in various parts of the Southeast. Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Emeka Eze, in a statement, be said the drop in supply availability was due to low power generation caused by gas constraints to the thermal generating companies. He further explained

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STS prepaid meter upgrade: EEDC to begin TID rollover
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STS prepaid meter upgrade: EEDC to begin TID rollover

Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has announced plans to go live with the Token Identifier (TID) rollover by end of February 2024 as part of the implementation for the STS prepaid meter upgrade. Head of Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh who made this known while chatting with newsmen said the process is simple

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Blackout hits Anambra as TCN embarks on facility maintenance
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Blackout hits Anambra as TCN embarks on facility maintenance

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has announced a 5-day power outage in some parts of Anambra State. Head, Corporate Communications, Emeka Ezeh, in a statement said the planned outage which would commence today, 2nd to 6th December, was to enable the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) engineers carry out maintenance on their facility. He

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Restore power within 14 days or risk mass protest - Anambra community tells EEDC
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Restore power within 14 days or risk mass protest – Anambra community tells EEDC

Umuawulu community in Awka South local government Area of Anambra state has threatened to mobilise over 2000 persons to occupy Enugu Electricity Distribution Company EEDC, Awka office, if it fails to restore power to community within two weeks. The threat was contained in a protest letter titled  ” Protest  Against  Continued Breach of  NERC Decision 

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Raise benchmark for quality delivery - EEDC charges Staff
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Raise benchmark for quality delivery – EEDC charges Staff

Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has challenged its staff to raise their benchmark to newer levels and work as a team to deliver efficient and quality service to its customers, as that is the only way customer affection can be achieved. Managing Director/CEO, EEDC, Mr. Praveen Chorghade gave the charge while flagging off this

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EEDC system collapse throws S'east into darkness
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EEDC system collapse throws S’east into darkness

Residents of five states in Southeast are currently in total darkness following system collapse of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC). The Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Emeka Ezeh in a statement, said the collapse which occurred at 12:40am on Thursday, resulted to loss of supply currently being experienced across the network. He said the firm

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Anambra residents jubilate as EEDC restores power week after, apologizes
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Anambra residents jubilate as EEDC restores power week after, apologizes

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has fully restored power supply to its customers in parts of Anambra State. The areas were affected by the recent power outage caused by the fault at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Station, Awada. Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezeh, in a statement said the restoration

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Why part of Southeast is in darkness - EEDC
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Why part of Southeast is in darkness – EEDC

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has explained that the reason for the loss of supply currently being experienced in parts of its network is due to the strike action embarked on by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), which resulted to the shutdown of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Stations feeding its Injection

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Jubilation in Awka as EEDC restores light after 4 days blackout
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Jubilation in Awka as EEDC restores light after 4 days blackout

Thunderous jubilation reverberated across Awka, Anambra State capital and its environment following restoration of light by Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) four days after power outage. The state capital has been in total darkness occasioned by what the power firm attributed to loss of supply from its source of power at the TCN Station, Onitsha.

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Why Awka is experiencing blackout, by EEDC
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Why Awka is experiencing blackout, by EEDC

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has explained reasons behind power outage currently being experienced in Awka, Anambra State. Head, Corporate Communications, Emeka Ezeh in a statement said the outage followed loss of supply from its source of power at the TCN Station, Onitsha yesterday evening. He apologised to customers, assuring of soon restoration

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