The Kwara State Government has called on the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to enhance the quality of electricity supply in the state. The state Commissioner for Energy emphasized the need for improved service due to complaints from communities regarding high bills and power outages. With the recent passing of the Electricity Act, states now have the authority to generate, transmit, and distribute electricity, potentially leading to competition in the energy sector.
The Kwara State Government has tasked the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company ( IBEDC ) to improve the current service delivery on electricity supply in the state. The state Commissioner for Energy , Engr. AbdulAzeez Kola AbdulGaniy, stated this on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Kwara state Regional Head, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, Engr. Toyin Akinyosoye, and his team at the ministry’s conference hall in Ilorin, the state capital.
Engr AbdulGaniy said, “You need to improve on your service because we have many issues that have been brought to the Ministry by some communities, people complained about outrageous bills and unavailability of electricity, which is posing a downturn to some businesses. “Now that the Electricity Act has been passed, states are now empowered to generate, transmit and distribute electricity, which may lead to competition in the energy sector among stakeholders,' the commissioner told the visiting team. The Director, Electrical Engineering, in the ministry, Eng
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