Insufficient allocation from GenCos affecting electricity supply, say DisCos

Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have attributed the current shortfall in power supply to insufficient power allocation from the grid.

The DisCos made this known in separate statements shared on their social media pages.

In a statement on Friday, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) said due to the low power allocation, it has been constrained to manage the issue throughout its franchise by implementing load curtailment directives.

“This will involve occasional temporary interruption of power supply to certain areas for a limited period,” AEDC said.

“We understand the inconvenience this may cause and sincerely apologize for this disruption. We are working diligently to minimize the impact of these outages.”

On its part, Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), in a statement on February 15, also attributed the situation within its franchise to a “significant drop in allocation from the national grid”.

“We are in touch with all stakeholders with a view to remedying the situation. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding,” BEDC said.

Also, in a statement on February 13, signed by its management, Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) said the reduced power supply is “as a result of the low allocation stemming from gas shortages to the Generating Companies”.

“Please be assured that we are working with all relevant stakeholders to restore normalcy within the shortest possible time,” PHED said.

In the same vein, Eko DisCo, in a statement on February 13, said low allocation from the grid — resulting from gas shortages to the generating companies — is the reason for the current limited power supply that customers are experiencing.