EEDC upgrades injection sub-stations in Enugu, Awka

Moses Oyediran, Enugu

Less than 24 hours after the upgrade of its Ebeano tunnel injection sub-station from a 7.5MVA capacity to 15MVA, the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) Plc has commenced plans to upgrade its Agu-Awka injection sub-station from 7.5MVA capacity to 15MVA, having taken delivery of a brand new 15MVA power transformer.

These upgrades are to match the rapid increase in load demand by customers, as well as significantly improve the quality of power supply to the affected areas.

Head of Communications, EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, who made this known to newsmen in Enugu at the weekend said that the upgrade of Agu-Awka injection sub-station is expected to last for three days.

Ezeh further said that as a result of this development, electricity customers served by the sub-station will be out of supply during the period of the upgrade. He mentioned the areas to be affected as Agu-Awka GRA, UniZik, parts of Nkwele Awka, Amenyi Awka, CBN, Juhel, Millennium Industry and Nodu Okpuno.

Also, he added that these capital intensive upgrades embarked upon by the EEDC are in addition to the ongoing construction of a 7.5MVA injection sub-station at ABS, Awka.

The project which is near completion is expected to improve electricity supply to Okpuno, Isuaniocha, Mgbakwu, Urum, Amanuke and the university communities.

“EEDC therefore, appeal to its customers to make alternative power supply arrangements during the period of the upgrade and sincerely apologize for the inconveniences this will cause her esteemed customers in Awka.

“It is all geared towards improving the quality of service we offer to our customers,” Ezeh said.

The EEDC customers were also encouraged to reciprocate this gesture by paying their electricity bills and desist from acts capable of undermining the efforts of the company in providing quality and reliable service to its esteemed customers.