MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) says the prolonged power outage currently being experienced in Oji River, Achi and surrounding communities is due to a breaker fault at the Oji River Transmission Station operated by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
Head, Communications MEDL, Emeka Ezeh disclosed that in a statement he made available to Newsmen on Thursday in Enugu.
He said the ,”development has resulted in a loss of supply to the Achi 33kV feeder, thereby affecting electricity distribution to several communities and villages served by the feeder.
“The affected areas include: Ahani, Amaetiti, Ofia N’Oji, Obodoukwu, Achi Girls, Achi Joint, Ekegbo, Eze Sunday Amakpunator, Obodo Ijiji, Umueze, Umuoka South, Obodo Akpaka, Odudu Obeagu, Agungu Ezioha, Ajaba, Mmaku, Otoku, Okpomodo, Awa, Mgbidi, Ogugu, Eziama Afam, and Obinetiti.
“Other affected locations are: Obinagu Isiokwe, Amuzu, Umuigwe, Agbadala, Umuike, Abor, Ihe, Ugwuegbo, Nkwo Inyi, Enugu Inyi, Nweke Inyi, Isiama Olaw, Obinetiti Olaw, Alum Inyi, Centre Akpugoeze, Amagu Akpugoeze, Obinagu Akpugoeze, Umuokpara, Ofiugwu, Amankwo Inyi, Near Borehole, Orie Market, and the Local Government Area.
“The TCN team is currently working assiduously to replace the faulty equipment. MEDL is collaborating closely with TCN to ensure that power supply is restored as quickly as possible.
“We sincerely regret the inconvenience this situation has caused our valued customers and appreciate your patience and understanding. Be assured that supply will be restored immediately upon completion of the repair works.
“MEDL remains committed to delivering improved and reliable electricity services to all its customers,” Ezeh said.
