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By STANLEY NWANOSIKE
The MainPower Electricity Distribution Ltd., (MEDL) says the recent drop in power supply across the network in Enugu State is due to inadequate gas supply to thermal generating stations.
Its Spokesman, Mr Emeka Ezeh, made the disclosure in a statement in Enugu on Friday.
Ezeh said this development had reduced energy generation and allocation to the company.
“As a result of the decline in generation, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), in a bid to maintain grid stability and prevent system disturbances, is currently implementing load shedding across the national grid.
“This has impacted power availability to our network and by extension, our customers.
“We wish to assure our customers that this situation is not peculiar to MEDL, but a system-wide challenge arising from the current generation constraints.
“We are actively engaging with relevant stakeholders and remain hopeful that the gas supply issues will be resolved soon, leading to improved power supply,” he said.
He commended residents for their patience and understanding, adding, “we sincerely regret the inconvenience caused”.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that MEDL is a subsidiary company of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC). (NAN)
