AKINWALE ABOLUWADE
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc. has disclosed that it recently commenced the repair of faulty transformers within its franchise in a bid to shore up power supply for the benefit of its customers.
According to the management of IBEDC, this is being done following the establishment and operation of its Transformer Maintenance Workshop in March 2023 focusing, ‘Elevating power supply reliability with local expertise.’
A statement by the acting Managing Director of IBEDC, Francis Agoha, read in parts, “The workshop stands as a testament to the ingenuity of local talents and the effective utilization of indigenous resources to mitigate supply downtime. which has severely impacted businesses and communities.”
The initiative, targeted at addressing complaints on faulty transformers, is described by the management as “unparalleled, guaranteeing against failures often experienced with third-party repairs.
“With the current fluctuations in forex rates driving up the price of new transformers by over 100per cent, the workshop emerges as a critical component in stabilizing the power supply.
“The workshop has successfully revitalized over 54 transformers, illuminated several communities and ensured a more stable electricity supply. Notable beneficiaries of the workshop’s services include Odejayi, Oyo: 500KVA transformer, Aduloju substation, Oyo: 300KVA transformer, Agbala Itura holy trinity, Oyo: 500KVA transformer
Aladekomo, Ibadan, and 300KVA transformer Oba Adesida, Iyaganku Ibadan: 100KVA transformer.
“Iwaraja, Ilesa: 200KVA transformer
Oke Amola Substation, Ikirun: 200KVA transformer, Ago-Ayo substation, Osogbo: 300KVA transformer
Amunega Substation, Omu-Aran: 500KVA transformer, Agunboye, Ijebu-Ode: 200KVA transformer.
“Our objective is to bolster the efficiency of our operations and curtail downtime attributable to faulty transformers. By harnessing local talent and resources, we are enhancing power supply, nurturing community development, and spurring economic growth.”
The statement stressed, “In a bid to further enhance service delivery and ensure proximity and efficiency, IBEDC is actively working on establishing additional transformer maintenance workshops across its franchise. This expansion will facilitate swifter response times and more localized repair services.
“Customers and stakeholders are urged to promptly report transformer faults to their local IBEDC Technical Managers, who will conduct an initial inspection to determine whether workshop-level repairs are necessary. If required, arrangements will be made to transport the transformer to the workshop for comprehensive servicing.”
