Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, issued a stern warning to electricity distribution companies (DisCos), specifically addressing Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), against the practice of compelling communities to purchase transformers, cables, and poles. The minister stressed that such essential components for power distribution should be provided by the companies themselves, not the communities they serve.
During a visit to the IBEDC office in Ibadan, Adelabu conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s dissatisfaction with the prevalent practice of communities shouldering the financial burden of procuring equipment necessary for power distribution. The minister emphasized that the federal government disapproves of this approach, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to ensuring stable and constant power supply.
Adelabu underscored the importance of improved power supply, urging distribution companies to address customer complaints effectively. He highlighted the government’s stance that communities should not be burdened with the cost of transformers, cables, and poles, asserting that this responsibility lies with the distribution companies.
“As a minister, I don’t want to hear news of communities being asked to purchase electric transformers, cables, and poles. If the consumers are paying for the electricity, then it is the responsibility of the distribution companies to provide these items,” stated Adelabu.
The minister outlined the administration’s vision for achieving a 24-hour power supply, emphasizing that communities should not pay for darkness. Adelabu encouraged distribution companies to prioritize their responsibilities, providing the necessary infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
Adelabu urged distribution companies to align with the government’s commitment to service excellence, emphasizing that communities should not bear the financial burden of acquiring equipment crucial for power distribution.
