.Congratulates Nigerians at Christmas
AKINWALE ABOLUWADE
The management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc has urged motorists to avoid driving under the influence of alcohol and to observe traffic rules in order to prevent collision with electrical poles and other infrastructures.
The company gave the advice while wishing its customers and the nation in general a Merry Christmas at the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ and a prosperous New year.
Noting that Jesus Christ was an embodiment of sacrificial love whom all mankind should emulate, it tasked parents to “Ensure proper supervision of your children and wards to prevent domestic and electrical accidents this period, avoid cooking or trading under a high-tension wire, switch off all electrical appliances not in use, and please, do not engage quacks to fix any electrical faults.”
The statement quoted the management of the electricity distribution company as promising to improve services during Christmas period holiday.
It read, “It is important that we dedicate ourselves to the service of humanity in line with the true teachings of Jesus Christ on tolerance, patience, brotherly kindness, care for the needy and love for one another.
“In anticipation of customers’ expectations during the holidays, we are fully equipped to ensure that faults are cleared as fast as possible to avoid unnecessary disruption of power supply.
“Customers are advised to take advantage of our hassle free channels of payment to pay bills and vend such as: as Quick teller, etransact, Payarena, Jumia, Watu, Buypower and ATM to avoid disconnection during the holiday period. Customers who may wish to pay in cash, to do so only at any IBEDC Office after which the customer must register his/her details and collect receipts. They can also pay through authorized agents.
“Customers can pay cash to IBEDC accredited agents or at IBEDC Cash Offices, but they must demand for their receipts bearing IBEDC and FETS logos as proof of payment, IBEDC will not be liable for any unverified payment. Our offices will remain opened during the holidays from 9am to 3pm.”
