Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited has announced widespread power outages across parts of Enugu State, attributing the disruption to a reduction in electricity tariffs which has impacted energy supply from the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC).
In a public notice issued on Monday, the company said the recent tariff review by the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission slashed rates for Band A customers from ₦209.50/kWh to ₦160.40/kWh.
This, it explained, led to a sharp decline in energy allocation from EEDC, its parent company.
“Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited wishes to inform its esteemed customers in parts of Enugu State who have been experiencing power outages over the past four days that the situation is due to a significant drop in energy allocation from our parent company, Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC,” the company stated.
EEDC reportedly reduced power supply to Mainpower after reviewing the financial impact of the revised tariff structure.
“After analysing the implications of the new tariff, EEDC concluded that implementing it would result in a monthly loss of over ₦1 billion, which makes it impossible for EEDC to meet her obligations to the market.”
“Consequently, and to mitigate these losses, EEDC made the difficult decision to reduce the volume of energy supplied to MEDL,” the announcement explained.
Mainpower expressed regret over the inconvenience caused and assured customers that efforts were underway to address the issue through engagement with key stakeholders.
“We deeply regret the inconvenience this situation has caused our valued customers. Please be assured that discussions are ongoing with key stakeholders at the state and federal levels to quickly resolve this issue. We are hopeful that a resolution will be reached within the next 48 hours or soon thereafter,” the company added.
The firm also acknowledged the delayed communication to the public, citing the short notice in receiving details of the situation.
“We also acknowledge that this communication is coming later than expected. The delay was due to the short notice with which we received the full details of the development,” the statement read.
Mainpower appealed for continued patience and cooperation from customers as it works to restore normal power supply.
