By Adadareporters
Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has exited Enugu State following the licensing of Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited by Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC).
This followed the complete transfer of regulatory oversight to the EERC by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
The official takeover held in Enugu on Tuesday. The chairperson of the EERC, Chijioke Okonkwo, said, “It marks the beginning of the development of sub-national electricity markets not only in Nigeria or West Africa but across the African continent.
“We now take on the monumental responsibility of regulating and guiding the electricity sector in Enugu State. This assumption of regulatory oversight is not just about the transfer of authority but represents a shared vision for a more efficient, responsive, and innovative electricity market.
“NERC has laid a strong foundation, and we are confident that EERC will build on that legacy to bring about positive changes for the people of Enugu State and beyond, in line with Enugu’s realities.”
Okonkwo said Mainpower was issued an interim distribution licence to replace the EEDC in distributing electricity in the state.
It was gathered that Mainpower is a subsidiary of the EEDC, which has been in charge of power distribution in the South-east.
The chairperson urged Mainpower to continue EEDC’s power distribution in the state and work with the commission to ensure growth in electricity services.
He said the commission also licensed Fedikore Limited to build a power plant with a capacity of 10 megawatts.
Speaking, an official of the Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited, Kester Enwereonu, assured the people of the state of a better electricity experience in all “ramifications.”
Quoting him, “We are not just identifying with EERC as the pacesetter, Mainpower will also want to be the pacesetter.
“We assure you that in the coming weeks, months, and years, and with the regulatory structure that is now tailored to the needs and purposes of the state, we are going to have an improved service to the people of Enugu State.”
Chukwueloka Umeh, the founder and chief executive of Fedikore Ltd, said the development was revolutionary and expressed his company’s joy at the partnership with the EERC.
“The EERC has done a fantastic job in starting this revolution that is about to happen, and we are pleased to be a part of it.
“We believe that with the support of EERC, the state and with the partnership with Mainpower, we can do amazing things here to start the industrial revolution that we are talking about for many years.”
