NLC Industrial Action Throws Imo Into Blackout

Posted by Ignatius Okpara Enugu, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Friday, March 10th, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has informed it’s esteemed customers in Imo State that the loss of supply currently being experienced in the area is as a result of the industrial action by the organized labour union in the State.

According to the Company, “this led to the shutting down of our source of supply, leaving us with no energy to distribute.

The Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Emeka Ezeh, in a statement Friday said “As a result, all our customers under Imo State are without electricity supply.

“We understand the inconveniences this situation will cause our customers, and we are hopeful that the issue will be resolved within the shortest possible time so we can restore supply to our customers.

“We therefore, appeal to our customers to be vigilant and ensure the electricity infrastructure serving them are not attacked by vandals who might want to take advantage of the situation to attack and vandalize electricity facilities.

Ezeh added that “we remain committed and working assiduously to deliver improved services.