- EEDC laments violence on staff
- Denies allegations of impropriety
Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has decried increasing violence directed at its staff during their duties. In a statement by the Head of Corporate Communications, Emeka Ezeh, staff members are routinely exposed to persistent threats and attacks by customers of EEDC. The statement was released in the aftermath of allegations of ”Invasion, Unlawful Disconnection of its Premises” levelled against EEDC by Enugu Micro-Finance Bank.
Responding to the allegations, Ezeh stated that EEDC staff on a meter installation exercise were attacked at the premises of the microfinance bank. ”The security at the premises were hostile, locked in our staff and illegally detained them for one-hour while refusing all entreaties to release them”, Ezeh said. ”On the allegation of impropriety, EEDC has zero-tolerance for corruption and illegality”, Ezeh added.
EEDC pleaded with customers to partner and cooperate with EEDC in their duties of providing electricity access in the South East. ”The management is calling on all well-intentioned members of the public to remain law-abiding and continue to partner with EEDC in our efforts to continue to deliver on our mandate of electricity supply to the South-East” the statement read.