EEDC blames power outage in south east on NLC strike

Titus Eleweke, Awka

Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has stated that the current loss of power supply being experienced in parts of its network in South East is due to the industrial action embarked by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC).
EEDC, Head, Corporate Communications, Emeka Eze on Wednesday said the strike action led to the shutdown of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Stations, feeding its Injection Substations.



According to him, the development affected supply to customers of EEDC under Ogui, Abakpa, Umuahia, Owerri, New Owerri, Orlu, and Mbaise districts, feeding from the affected TCN Stations.

“We shall continue to monitor events and provide timely updates as it affects our operations and service to our customers”.

“We are mindful of the inconveniences this situation has caused our esteemed customers and plead for their understanding” he stated.