Eko DisCo asks customers to pay bills, says no decision yet on two-month free electricity

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) says no decision has been reached on the proposed two months of free electricity for Nigerians.

The electricity distribution companies (DisCos) had earlier said it was working to provide free electricity to Nigerians for two months to mitigate the hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The DisCos had said the proposed free electricity would be funded by the federal government.

In a statement by Godwin Idemudia, general manager of corporate communications, EKEDC  said the details of the proposal is still being worked upon by relevant stakeholders.

Idemudia also said the company could not project the two months that will be covered by the palliative and the category of customers that will benefit from the intervention.

“Since the Federal Government’s stay-at-home directive commenced, we have been encouraged by your goodwill, kind commendation and feedback over the improvement in the quality of our service, particularly during this lockdown period, ” he said.

“The increase in supply enjoyed over this period is the result of the sacrifice, hard work and selfless commitment of our essential workers, who keep giving their best, despite the difficult challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, to ensure the comfort and safety of all our customers.

“We acknowledge the laudable collaborative efforts of the Federal Government and National Assembly to provide Free Electricity to Nigerians as part of its intended fiscal stimulus to cushion the effect and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nigerians.

“It is, however, important to note that while this is a welcome development, no decision has been reached on the Proposal.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the two months of free electricity is a legislative proposal and is still under consideration by all relevant stakeholders.

“The details of the proposal are still being worked upon and we are unable to immediately project which two months will be covered or which category of customers will benefit from the proposed intervention.

“We are asking that our customers continue to support us to sustain our improved service by making use of our various online payment channels for the immediate settlement of bills. Our channels are also fully open for enquiries and resolution of complaints.”