The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has debunked reports that it removed supply from the Admiralty Toll Plaza on Lekki -Epe expressway on October 20th, 2020.
In a statement signed by Godwin Idemudia, the company’s General Manager, Corporate Communications, EKEDC explained that the Lagos State had contracted the supply of electricity to the plaza and the street lights to an Independent Power Plant, stressing that it is not in charge of electricity supply to the plaza.
Idemudia said:
We will like to respectfully and categorically state that EKEDC does not handle power supply to the Lekki toll gate and they independently generate their own power supply through IPPs.
The rest of the Lekki area supplied by EKEDC had power supply from us throughout the night save for any areas where there were technical faults.
We are extremely saddened by the turn of events and we stand with all well-meaning Nigerians who want a better future for our dear nation.
EKEDC Management vows to continue to provide best possible electricity supply, customer service and fault resolution for as long as it is safe for our staff to leave their homes/families and arrive at their work locations safely.
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He, however, thanked Lagos residents for their cooperation always and urged them to stay safe.
The words of the EKEDC GM is coming at a time when the country is mourning victims of the shooting carried out on peaceful protesters at the Lekki Tollgate on Tuesday.
The incident has drawn wide condemnation from Nigerian and the international community as fingers are being pointed at the government as the perpetrators of the dastardly act which has fuelled tension in several parts of the country.