Power firm commits to upgrades, seeks support

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has appealed to residents of Lagos, particularly in the Lekki Business District, to safeguard electricity infrastructure as vandalism and theft continue to disrupt reliable supply.

The call came during a stakeholder engagement forum in Lekki, led by Acting CEO Rekhiat Momoh, represented by Abdulrahman Abdulkadir, General Manager, Revenue Cycle. The session brought together residents, community leaders, and business representatives to discuss challenges, share feedback, and develop joint solutions.

“This town hall creates a vital bridge between our customers and service providers,” Momoh said. “It brings us closer to the realities on the ground, so we can collectively address challenges and improve service delivery.”

Momoh stressed the company’s commitment to safety, advising residents in flood-prone areas to:

• Switch off circuit breakers during flooding

• Ensure wires are properly insulated

• Unplug appliances to prevent electrocution and damage

She revealed that EKEDC has rolled out safety training programmes, upgraded monitoring systems, and deployed new technology to detect and deter threats. Notably, over 80% of those caught vandalising EKEDC facilities were former employees dismissed for misconduct.

The company encouraged residents to report suspicious activities through its confidential whistleblowing channels, warning that tampering with electrical equipment poses life-threatening risks.

Investment in Network Upgrades
Momoh announced ongoing multi-million-naira investments to replace faulty transformers, upgrade ageing equipment, and install new feeders along the coastline to improve power supply in Lekki. She confirmed that Band A customers in the district are benefitting from the Federal Government’s Meter Acquisition Fund scheme, and urged them to update their KYC details to speed up installations.

On higher Band A tariffs, Momoh pledged premium service delivery but emphasised that energy theft and non-payment remain major barriers to stable electricity supply. EKEDC has introduced a policy requiring customers to pay at least 50% of a transformer’s total consumption before reconnection.

Community Leaders React
President of the Lekki Coastal Communities Development Association, Osas Airen, praised EKEDC’s responsiveness:

“We’ve seen tremendous change. This engagement shows EKEDC is listening and acting.”

Similarly, Alhaji Suleman Sanusi of the Whitesands Community commended the deployment of rapid response teams but called for collective responsibility:

“When we secure the infrastructure, we secure our comfort and economic growth.”