Nasarawa Assembly Gives AEDC Ultimatum To End Epileptic Power Supply

Nasarawa State House of Assembly has given 14-day ultimatum to Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) to restore normal electricity to communities across the state or quit.

The speaker of the House, Mr Danladi Jatau gave the ultimatum to AEDC and Nasarawa Electricity Power Agency (NAEPA), leadership who appeared before the House during its proceedings yesterday in Lafia.
The House recently summoned the leadership of the two agencies to appear before it to explain the circumstances leading to the epileptic power supply in the state.

“Our resolution is to the effect that AEDC is hereby given 14 days to restore normal light to communities across the state and failure to do that, we will be left with no option than to ask them to quit and we will invite competent hands that will give the people of the state normal light,” he stated.

The House also invited the area manager PowerGen Interconnected Energy Ltd handling the electrification project in Toto local government to appear before it on May 21st, 2024, to explain their role in power distribution in the area.

The speaker commended Governor Abdullahi Sule for his efforts in ensuring power supply in the state through the full take off and successful installation of the Akurba power substation.

He, however, expressed disappointment that the governor’s effort is being sabotaged.

He decried the incessant blackout and outrageous bills being imposed by AEDC officials on the residents of the state, noting that the activities of the AEDC are creating hardship and poverty for the people of the state.

“Your company is giving our people poor services. Our people have been sleeping in darkness. Our people are in pain because they are paying for light without enjoying it,” he said.