Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has distributed food items to orphanages in 10 districts within its network as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

The food items were distributed between December 20, 2018 and January 3, 2019 in Ibeju, Lekki, Island, Festac, Apapa, Ojo, Ijora, Orile, Agbara and Mushin.

The CSR initiatives consisted of donation of relief items to selected orphanages and homes for people with disabilities across all 10 districts, and distribution of food items to less privileged individuals on the street around the environs of its Corporate Headquarters in Marina.

According to the EKEDC Managing Director, Engr. Adeoye Fadeyibi, these initiatives reiterate the company’s commitment to fulfilling its duty to the society.

He said: “The EKEDC motto is empowering quality of lives, this goes beyond ensuring that our customers are satisfied as we also make efforts to take care of the less privileged individuals within our network, especially during the festive and holiday seasons.”

In another statement made by the GM, Corporate Communications of the company, Godwin Idemudia, he said: “Putting smiles on the faces of these people have brought joy and warmth to our hearts, making it more than just a Corporate Social Responsibility but a genuine commitment to making the world a better place.”

Idemudia explained that EKEDC carried out similar initiatives throughout 2018 including; donation of relief items to inmates at Ikoyi Prisons, presentation of uniforms to the Lagos State Waste Management Agency to support the Lagos State cleaner initiative, renovation of various Orphanages within its network, feeding less privileged individuals and many more.

He also used the opportunity to wish customers a Happy New Year and urged them to continue to pay their bills promptly as the company is committed to recording significant improvements in its services in 2019 with their cooperation.