The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has appealed to communities which multibillion naira facilities are located to stand up against vandals to prevent further damage to these critical installations.
The Company made the appeal at the 19th power sector stakeholders meeting in Lagos, where it regretted that vandalism as a major challenge to the progress of projects in Afam – Ikot Ekpene axis.
The Company therefore encouraged the public to end vandalism and ensure whatever would yield the benefits of the collective whole should be religiously protected.
It also told the gathering of the progress of works in respective of projects in Ugwuaji, Egbema, Okija, Omotosho and Olorunsogo host communities with expected completion by December this year.
In its report, the Transmission Company of Nigeria,TCN also announced the completion of rehabilitation works at Omotosho plant in line with planned reconnection of the communities, adding that the transformer replacement in Kombotso is in progress, with a view to completing at the end of December 2017.
The TCN further reported progress of projects in Alagbon, and completion of projects in Akangba (Surulere), Ajah, and Ejigbo.
Further, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) disclosed that the nationwide stakeholder consultation for sanctions on meter bypass regarding a potential penalty to be determined after consultation with DisCos has kicked off in Lagos.
Other topics due for consultation include regulations on: eligible customers, metering, review of MYTO methodology, and business continuity regulation.
The meeting was informed that the MDA debts draft recommendation has been completed and will be presented by the Hon. Minister to the Federal Executive Council for approval and payment.
Meanwhile, Eko and Yola Discos recorded 100 per cent payment performance to the Market Operator for Service Providers, and the meeting was encouraged to make payment for transmission and other services provided in good time.
Eko distribution company, EKEDC informed the meeting of its progress in achieving incremental power, with the progress of several substations in Surulere, Orile, Keffi and Akoka to provide supply to its customers in Lagos State, while Benin DisCo announced connection in 16 out of 36 communities in Ondo North/Akokocommunities.
It regretted that transformers in 20 communities were vandalised thus preventing swift resolution of issues. Due to challenges of payment for power provision, Benin DisCo noted its plans to liaise with the State Government to gain commitment of payment for services rendered.
NERC announced sector ranking of DisCos based on metering, collections, network improvement and incremental power with Eko, Yola, Jos and Abuja DisCos as the best performing in Q2. NERC also announced that Olorunsogo I and Calabar NIPP were the best performing GenCos based on availability and average load.
