Stop Attacking Our Staff, IBEDC Pleads With Oyo Residents

 

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has called on Oyo State residents to stop harassing its staff going about their legitimate business.

The Chief Operating Officer of the company; Engr. John Ayodele stated this in his goodwill message to Muslim faithful celebrating Eid el Fitri in the state, calling on them to imbibe the virtues and morals of the Ramadan season of selflessness and Godliness.

In the statement, the IBEDC revealed that the company is aware that its customers are looking forward to enjoying uninterrupted services during and after the holidays, adding that the power company is committed to ensuring this as much as it is within its remit and control.

He said: “Our technical crew is also available to rectify any faults that may arise during this period, but we appeal that none of our staff going about their lawful duties should be harassed or molested in any way.”

“Our technical crew is also available to rectify any faults that may arise during this period, but we appeal that none of our staff going about their lawful duties should be harassed or molested in any way. IBEDC would explore all available legal options to seek redress should any of our staff become a victim of harassment. IBEDC is aware that our customers are looking forward to enjoying uninterrupted services during the holidays, so, we are committed to ensuring this as much as is within our remit and control.”

He further pleaded with customers and all Nigerians celebrating Ramadan to observe and adhere to the COVID- 19 safety protocols of hand washing, use of face masks and physical distancing as recommended by the Nigerian Centre Disease Control (NCDC).

“It is also important that other safety precautions such as proper supervision of children to prevent electrical accidents, no cooking or trading under a high-tension wire and engagement of quacks to fix faults are equally observed.”

Engr. Ayodele finally urged customers to take advantage of the hassle-free payment platforms affiliated with the energy company: Fetswallet, Quick teller, etransact, Payarena, Jumia, and USSD to pay their electricity bills promptly and ensure uninterrupted power supply.

“Our payment centers will remain open during the holidays from 9am-3pm daily to attend to customers for bill payment, vending, enquiries and complaints, customers can reach us via our Customers care lines 07001239999 which will be open all through the holidays.”

“The Management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) wishes all our esteemed customers and Nigerians a happy Eid-Mubarak.”