AKINWALE ABOLUWADE
The Management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc. has expressed joy and warm greetings to Christians and all Nigerians at Easter.
The Managing Director of IBEDC, Kingsley Achife, in a statement issued on Friday, emphasized the significance of Easter, highlighting its essence of love, renewal and sacrifice, which he described as fundamental principles for societal harmony and progress.
The statement by Achife urged the citizens, particularly Christians, to embody the spirit of love and compassion, in a bid to foster unity and collective prosperity.
It reaffirmed IBEDC’s commitment to providing good service delivery throughout the Easter festivities and assured the customers that the technical team of the DisCo would be on standby to promptly address electrical faults that may arise during the period.
It read, “To ensure seamless assistance, our customer care line will remain operational to address inquiries and reports promptly.”
It said the Managing Director cautioned against the engagement of unqualified persons to handle electrical issues, stressing the importance of adhering to safety protocols and proper earthing of premises.
“The MD underscores the dangers of tampering with electrical installations, stressing that such actions are not only illegal but also pose serious risks to electrical accidents. Achife also urges motorists to exercise caution on the roads, avoiding driving under the influence and adhering to traffic regulations to prevent accidents involving electrical infrastructure.
“Moreover, the Managing Director encourages customers to utilize IBEDC’s hassle-free payment platforms to settle their bills and purchase electricity units conveniently, thereby avoiding service disruptions.
“Among these platforms is the newly launched IBEDCPAY app, accessible to both Android and iOS users. Other payment options include Irecharge, Quickteller, Payarena, Jumia, Watu, Buypower, and ATM.
“In response to customer needs, IBEDC offices will remain open during the Easter holidays from 9 am to 3 pm. Customers can also reach us via email.”
