Power supply to several areas in Enugu State has been disrupted due to a drop in energy allocation to Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL).
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The company revealed this on Monday, explaining that it was no longer receiving its usual energy supply from the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), its sole energy source.
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The disruption, which has left many residents without electricity for days, began shortly after the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) issued a new Tariff Order. The order slashed the electricity rate for Band A customers from ₦209.50 per kilowatt-hour to ₦160.40.
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Following the price cut, MEDL informed EEDC about the new tariff. But EEDC, after studying the financial implications, said it would incur a monthly loss of over ₦1 billion if it implemented the new rate. To avoid this loss, EEDC decided to reduce energy supply to MEDL by half.
As a result, MEDL is now only receiving about 50% of its usual power allocation. This drastic reduction has affected its ability to meet the electricity needs of customers in affected parts of the state. MEDL clarified that it does not have a direct connection to the national grid but depends entirely on EEDC for its electricity supply. EEDC, in turn, is in a contractual agreement with the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading company (NBET), the agency responsible for buying and selling bulk electricity in Nigeria.
In its message to the public, MEDL expressed regret over the blackout and the delay in communication. It said the late notice from its supplier prevented it from giving timely updates. The company added that discussions are ongoing with key stakeholders, including EEDC, EERC, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the Nigerian System Operator (NISO), and NBET to find a solution.
MEDL said it expects the situation to be resolved within the next 48 hours or soon afterward. It called for patience from affected customers and assured them that efforts were being made to restore power as quickly as possible.
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