Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo) has advised residents of Ibeju-Lekki and neighbouring communities to exercise greater caution during the ongoing rainy season. The company stressed the importance of safety
practices to prevent electrical accidents and ensure a reliable power supply.
The advisory was issued at a customer engagement forum held in the Ibeju district, where the acting Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Rekhiat Momoh, was represented by the Chief Finance Officer, Mr. Joseph Esenwa. The event drew a large turnout of business owners, Community Development Association (CDA) leaders, and other community representatives.
Safety First
Speaking at the forum, Mr. Esenwa cautioned against erecting structures under or close to power installations, warning of the dangers of electrocution. He also identified illegal electrical connections, vandalism of installations, and building directly over underground cables as major hazards that put lives and service delivery at risk.
“We will encourage everybody – please don’t build under wire lines for safety reasons,” Esenwa stated. “There are standard regulations regarding safety and building under high tension lines, and we must all comply with the prescribed distances before construction.”
Eko DisCo disclosed that it has stepped up maintenance schedules for cables and poles, increased surveillance on its installations, and strengthened its response system to quickly address reported faults. Residents were urged to promptly report any electrical issues for immediate attention.
Quick Relief for Customers
In a show of responsiveness, the CFO granted instant approvals for most complaints raised at the forum. Faulty meters and transformers were given immediate replacement orders, while six transformers were approved for repair and energisation. These measures provided relief to several communities struggling with prolonged power challenges.
Community leaders expressed satisfaction with the engagement. Wale Aderoju, Chairman of the Lekki Estate Resident and Stakeholders Association Infrastructure Maintenance Committee, rated the meeting highly. “We continue to cooperate with Eko DisCo to achieve desired service levels while ensuring our communities act as watchmen against vandalism,” he noted.
Tackling Energy Theft and Expanding Infrastructure
The issue of energy theft also featured prominently at the forum. Esenwa described it as a “huge problem” and called for stronger community cooperation in exposing offenders. Joseph Idinye of Destiny Homes echoed this sentiment, saying, “When somebody is stealing electricity and others look the other way, we all suffer for it. Any tendency to steal electricity is to our own detriment.”
On infrastructure development, Engr. Ovie Oghenekaro Adjekpiyede, Head of Project and Technical Services, highlighted ongoing projects. These include a new Federal Government-awarded substation for Ibeju-Lekki, the expansion of Elemoro substation to add 8MW capacity by the end of 2025, and other stability initiatives covering communities from Awoyaya to Lakue.
“We are working assiduously to ensure reliable power supply is sustained in the Ibeju-Lekki area through strategic partnerships with Federal, State, and Local Governments,” he stated.
Commitment to Safer Ember Months
The forum also shed light on Eko DisCo’s complaint resolution system, allowing customers to escalate issues from the district level to higher authorities if necessary. Information was shared on bandwidth verification and flexible payment plans to ensure continuous service.
As the ember months approach, a period marked by higher electricity demand for ceremonies and celebrations, Eko DisCo reaffirmed its commitment to safety and reliable service delivery. The company urged residents to remain safety-conscious and continue collaborating with DisCo officials to protect electrical infrastructure