The management of Ikeja Electric (IE) has said the current rate of power interruption across its network is due to low power allocation from the National Grid.
In a statement signed by Mr Pekun Adeyanju, IE Assistant General Manager, Public Affairs, and issued in Lagos, it quoted Mr Abiodun Ajifowobaje, the Chief Executive Officer of IE , as saying that the average power allocation to the company was 350 mega watts (MW) as against minimum load demand of 1,250 MW.
Ajifowobaje in the statement, explained that the huge shortfall had affected the operations of the company, as they had resorted to load-shedding.
He reassured electricity consumers in its jurisdiction that the company would ensure that the power allocation will be equitably distributed.
He appealed for consumers’ understanding and promised that efforts had been stepped up to ensure repair of electrical faults.
He decried the activities of consumers who connect electricity illegally into their premises without paying electricity bills.
The IE chief said the activities of the vandals had impacted negatively on consumers’ billing system.
“The energy allocated to an area is measured and people may be paying for the power being consumed by the energy thieves.
“We have put a process in place to migrate individuals involved in this practice into our network.
“However, we seek the cooperation of community leaders and consumers in our efforts to eradicate energy theft and ensure quality service delivery for all customers within the IE network,” he stated.