Incessant Grid collapse crippling DISCOs’ Operations – JEDC
The national grid
Published By: Kazeem Ugbodaga
Dr Elijah Adakole, Head of Corporate Communications for Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC), reported that the recurring collapse of the national power grid is severely impacting revenue generation for Distribution Companies (DISCOs).
Adakole explained in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that most JEDC customers are on prepaid meters, meaning they only pay for energy they actually consume.
Consequently, when there is no power to distribute, revenue collection halts, leading to significant financial losses.
He also highlighted the economic repercussions, noting that businesses across macro and micro levels depend heavily on electricity to function.
Adakole urged the Federal Government to implement lasting solutions to this persistent issue.
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Civil society activist, Mr Steve Aluko, echoed these concerns, pointing out the economic and social damage caused by grid instability.
Small business owners like Samson Benson, a welder, and Alice Dung, a salon operator, shared their frustrations.
Benson lamented that frequent power outages forced him to rely on costly diesel generators, reducing his profits and hindering timely delivery for clients. Meanwhile, Dung noted that her salon’s services were restricted, impacting her ability to meet clients’ needs.
Both Benson and Dung called on the government to address the recurring grid collapses, as the frequent outages continue to strain small businesses that rely on steady electricity supply.
