PHCN Distributes 608 Transformers Across Lagos
The Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) has disclosed that 608 transformers were distributed across Lagos State last year to tackle the problem of epileptic power supply.
Engr. Bukola Ojurongbe, Business Manager, PHCN, Ikeja zone, disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking at the 13th Lagos Consumer Forum which was organised by Consumer Advocacy Forum Nigeria (CAFON).
Ojurongbe said the population of the country, especially in commercial areas like Lagos, was a big challenge to the company as it cannot easily meet the power needs of its consumers.
She said: “The demand is more than the supply because here we have a lot of industries, artisans and even large residential areas who are making use of electricity.
“In 2010, we distributed 608 transformers across Lagos to address the complaints from consumers but they are not enough to tackle the problem at hand. So, we have to continue load sharing.â€
According to her, the nation needs about 10,000 mega watts to survive but was presently generating 3,400 mega watts.
Ojurongbe expressed optimism that the presidential road map on power generation would be able to address the problem in the near future.
Also speaking, Mrs Ngozi Obidike, Chief Surveillance and Enforcement Officer, Consumer Protection Council (CPC), Abuja cautioned consumers against tampering with their metres and vandalisation of PHCN properties.
Obidike urged them to forward their complaints to the necessary authorities instead of taking the law into their own hands.
Earlier in her address, Ms Sola Salako, Founding President of CAFON noted that the topic; Consumer Issues in Power Sector was very apt, because of the complaints from various stakeholders. Salako who was represented by the Programme Officer, Miss. Biola Yahaya said epileptic power supply has frustrated the growth of small scale businesses in Nigeria and impoverishing majority of the populace.
She added that the forum was aimed at getting all stakeholders together to address the issue.
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