The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc (IBEDC) has acknowledged the significant inconvenience caused by the ongoing power supply challenges affecting customers across its franchise areas and has appealed for calm and constructive dialogue as efforts intensify to address the situation.
In a statement addressing the current electricity supply situation, the company explained that the constraints being experienced across parts of its network are largely linked to challenges affecting power generation and supply on the national grid.
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According to IBEDC, gas supply shortages to power generating plants have reduced generation capacity nationwide, leading to increased load shedding across its distribution network. The company noted that the situation has been further compounded by rising electricity demand within its franchise.
IBEDC explained that electricity demand across its coverage areas has grown considerably in recent months, particularly following the addition of more Band A feeders in line with regulatory directives. However, despite the increase in demand, the volume of energy allocated to the company from the national grid has remained unstable and has experienced periodic declines.
This imbalance, the company said, has created a widening gap between available electricity supply and customer demand across its network.
“As a result of these constraints, some communities within our franchise are experiencing supply shortfalls. We fully understand the frustration this has generated among our customers, and we sincerely apologise for the disruption to homes, businesses, and economic activities,” the statement noted.
IBEDC management also acknowledged that the supply challenges have triggered protests in some communities within its franchise areas. While recognising the right of customers to express their concerns, the company appealed for constructive engagement rather than confrontation.
“The current supply challenges have understandably sparked protests in some communities within our franchise, with more communities threatening to protest. We appeal to our valued customers and communities to embrace dialogue rather than protests. IBEDC has been actively engaging community leaders and stakeholders across our coverage areas to foster mutual understanding of the situation and to work together towards sustainable solutions,” the company said.
The distribution company further assured customers that it is actively engaging relevant stakeholders across the power value chain to address the imbalance in energy allocation, restore stability to the national grid, and improve electricity supply to customers.
IBEDC reiterated its commitment to working with regulators, generation companies, and gas suppliers to enhance power supply reliability while continuing engagement with communities to ensure transparent communication on developments within the sector.
