NLC strike: Parts of South-East out of power supply

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), says the ongoing warning strike embarked upon by organised labour is responsible for the current power outage being experienced in part of its franchise. The company said that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) two-day warning strike had resulted in the shutdown of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) stations feeding its Injection Substations within some parts of South-East. The Head of Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezeh, made this known in a statement in Enugu on Wednesday. Ezeh confirmed that the affected TCN stations included: New Haven, Ohiya, and Egbu Transmission Stations. According to him, the development affected supply to customers of EEDC under Ogui, Abakpa, Umuahia, Owerri, New Owerri, Orlu, and Mbaise districts, feeding from the affected TCN stations. “We shall continue to monitor events and provide timely updates as it affects our operations and service to our customers. “We are mindful of the inconveniences this situation has caused our esteemed customers and plead for their understanding,” he added. (NAN)