By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has called for teamwork among operators of the various segments of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) in order to resolve the challenges facing the sector.
The Managing Director (MD) of AEDC, Mr. Christopher Ezeafulukwe, while speaking at the bi-annual joint generation, operations, and Discos planning meeting in Abuja, said that the sector could only grow when the various segments worked in unity.
Ezeafulukwe noted that while there had been improvements since the power sector was partially privatized 10 years ago, a lot of work was still required to meet the objectives of the sector. He pointed out that the sector had been plagued by the issue of sustainability in policies and operations.
According to him, the biggest question currently confronting the sector players is how to collectively ensure an adequate and reliable supply of electricity to the Disco’s valued customers even in the face of challenges. He also explained that to overcome the mistrust of the public in the power industry players, operators need to work as a team across the value chain.
The AEDC Boss urged participants to take a holistic view of the industry and come up with sustainable plans on how to improve the performance in the sector. He admitted that there were issues in the sector that needed to be addressed, stressing that these issues should be addressed with a focus on the bigger picture.
In his own words, “AEDC remains committed to delivering better services to its customers. We are strategizing and refocusing on improving electricity supply to our customers.”