By Oluwakemi Ishola
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has deny culpability in the Tuesday Lekki Toll Gate shootings. The management clarified that it does not handle power supply to Lekki Toll Gate as being reported in the media.
Read the full statement:
EKEDC WISHES TO STATE CLEARLY THAT WE DO NOT SUPPLY POWER TO THE LEKKI TOLL GATE . THE TOLL GATE IS SUPPLIED BY AN IPP . THEREFORE THERE IS NO TRUTH TO THE STORY ON SOCIAL MEDIA THAT EKEDC TOOK OUT THE LIGHT
Fellow Lagosians,
It has come to our attention that there are reports circulating that we handle electricity supply to the Lekki Toll Gate and as such we were seen as culpable for switching off power supply before the gruesome events that took place on the 20th of October, 2020.
We will like to RESPECTFULLY and CATEGORICALLY STATE THAT EKEDC DOES NOT HANDLE POWER SUPPLY TO THE LEKKI TOLL GATE and the Toll Gate independently generates itd own power supply through IPPs. The rest of the Lekki area had power supply throughout the night except areas on faults.
We are extremely saddened by the turn of events yesterday and we stand with all well meaning Nigerians who want a better future for our dear nation.
EKEDC Management vows to continue to provide best possible electricity supply, customer service and fault resolution for as long as it is safe for our staff to leave their homes/families and arrive at their work locations safely.
Thank you all as we trust you will partner with us to ensure supply of electricity is kept intact to protect the valuable lives of Lagosians.
Please stay safe.
