Lagos Residents Laud FG For Increased Power Generation

Some residents of the
Lagos metropolis on Tuesday commended Federal Government’s efforts at improving the nation’s electricity supply as power generation increased from 2, 718 megawatts to 3,342 megawatts.
They spoke in separate interviews with our correspondent  in Lagos, against the backdrop of the improvement recorded in electricity supply.
The General Manager, Media Communications, Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc (EKEDCP), Mr Idemudia Godwin, said the power supply had improved when compared to previous weeks.
Godwin said that currently the company is receiving about 338 megawatts from Egbin, Para Electric and National Grid, compared to when they received less than 150 megawatts from the National Grid.
He said that power firms and government were putting in place measures to improve the sector.
Some artisans including welders, hair dressers, barbing salon operators also confirmed to our correspondent that supply had improved and had boosted their businesses.
Similarly, some operators of cold rooms at Ijora and Oshodi said the hours of supply had improved but they still complement the power supply with their personal generators.
The Chairman, Surulere Welders Association, Mr Fagbemi Abiodun, said that government should be commended over the improvement in power supply to some parts of Lagos State in the last few days.
Abiodun said that would go a long way in sustaining artisans in the state who had lost interest in power supply over the years.
He urged the government to sustain the tempo and improve on it, saying that the improvement would lead to job creation.
According to him, some manufacturers and big-time welders that fell under the industrial or maximum-demand customers, consumed the greatest volume of electricity.
“At the time of very low generation and supply, that category of consumers depended solely on generators.
Abiodun, who said that members were excited over the development, however, appealed to the authority to sustain and improve on the supply.
The President, Ijora Hairdressers Association, Mrs Augusta Cletus, who corroborated the improvement in power supply, said much was still required to make the desired impact.
Cletus urged distribution companies to effect repairs on damaged cables to enable small businesses to thrive.
“Most of our members that I spoke to on this issue, confirmed that there has been significant improvement in electricity supply unlike in the past when we may not have electricity for some days.
“I will like to advise the government not to relax, as so much need to be done. Government should ensure that there is adequate supply of gas, and at very affordable price.
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