- Eko DisCo Warns Ibeju-Lekki Residents Against Unsafe Building Near Power Lines
- Immediate replacement of faulty meters and transformers reported at the forum
- Ongoing infrastructure projects, including a new Federal Government-awarded substation project
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has urged residents and stakeholders in Ibeju-Lekki and surrounding communities to adopt critical safety measures around electrical installations as the rainy season sets in.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the advisory followed the company’s customer engagement forum held in the Ibeju district on Friday, where EKEDC emphasized the need to prevent electrical accidents and ensure reliable service.
Representing the Acting CEO, Mrs. Rekhiat Momoh, the Chief Finance Officer, Mr. Joseph Esenwa, highlighted urgent safety concerns stemming from illegal connections, vandalism, and unsafe construction practices near power infrastructure.
Esenwa strongly cautioned residents against building or erecting structures too close to power installations, stressing the serious risk of electrocution. “We will encourage everybody, please don’t build under wires for safety reasons,” he said.
“There are standard regulations regarding safety and building under high tension lines, and we must all comply with the prescribed distances before construction.”
He also addressed other risks, including building over underground electrical cables and the vandalism of EKEDC installations, which compromises system integrity and service delivery.
The CFO assured residents that EKEDC is implementing enhanced measures, including increased maintenance schedules for cables and poles, and prompt fault response systems to ensure safety throughout the rainy season.
In a move to boost customer satisfaction, the company ordered the immediate replacement of faulty meters and transformers reported at the forum. Notably, six transformers were instantly ordered for energisation after repair, providing relief to affected communities.
According to Wale Aderoju, Chairman of the Lekki Estate Resident and Stakeholders Association, praised the utility’s responsiveness, noting an “over 85 per cent satisfaction” at the meeting and pledging continued community cooperation against vandalism.
Addressing energy theft, which Esenwa acknowledged as “a huge problem,” community representatives stressed that neglecting to report power theft affects service for everyone.
Also, Ovie Adjekpiyede, Head of Project, Technical Services, provided updates on ongoing infrastructure projects, including a new Federal Government-awarded substation project and the Elemoro substation expansion, which is slated to receive an additional 8MW capacity by the end of 2025. This, he confirmed, is part of a strategy to ensure stable power supply from Awoyaya to Lakue.
EKEDC reiterated its commitment to safety and reliable service, urging continued partnership from the community in maintaining electrical infrastructure.
