EEDC explains power outage in Awka

 

AWKA, Nigeria – The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has explained that the power outage currently being experienced in Awka, Anambra State was due to the loss of supply from its source of power at TCN Station, Onitsha, at about 6:53pm, on Wednesday.

According to a statement by the EEDC Head, Corporate Communications, Emeka Eze , the power outage was a result of this development, hence all feeders under EEDC Awka district are out of power supply.

He said that the TCN engineers are already patrolling the lines to ascertain the cause of power outage.

“We therefore apologise to our esteemed customers in Awka and appeal for their patience and understanding as we are on standby, hoping that the issue is resolved and power restored within the shortest time possible” he said .