MAKURDI — Makurdi, the Benue State capital, was plunged into darkness following the disconnection of electricity supply by the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED) amid reported disagreements involving the power distribution company and the Benue State Government.
The development disrupted electricity supply across the state capital, raising concerns among residents and other consumers who depend on public power supply for their homes, businesses and essential services.
Key Highlights
- Makurdi was plunged into darkness following a reported disconnection of electricity supply by JED.
- JED’s Corporate Affairs Manager, Dr Elijah Adakolle, described the situation as unfortunate and devastating.
- Adakolle said efforts were being made to resolve the disruption and restore normal electricity supply.
- A government source alleged that electricity officials disconnected the supply at about 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
- JED’s representative declined to provide details of the reported disagreement with the state government.
- The disruption has raised concerns about the impact on residents, businesses and hospitals.
JED Confirms Electricity Supply Disruption in Makurdi
Speaking by telephone on Friday, JED’s Corporate Affairs Manager, Dr Elijah Adakolle, described the development as unfortunate.
Adakolle said the Benue State Government was a customer of the electricity distribution company and expressed concern over the situation.
He, however, indicated that there were discrepancies surrounding the matter but declined to provide further details about the disagreement.
The JED official assured consumers that efforts were being made to address the disruption and restore normal electricity supply as soon as possible.
Describing the situation as devastating, he appealed to affected consumers to exercise patience while the company worked towards resolving the problem.
Electricity Disconnection: Government Source Gives Account
A senior Benue State Government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, alleged that electricity officials arrived at the relevant facility at about 4:30 p.m. on Thursday and disconnected the power supply, leaving the state capital without electricity.
The source also disputed reports suggesting that the state government had sent officials after the electricity company’s personnel, describing the allegation as false and an attempt to portray the government negatively.
However, the circumstances surrounding the reported disconnection and the disagreement between JED and the Benue State Government were not fully established in the accounts provided.
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Residents, Businesses and Hospitals Face Concerns
The disruption has raised concerns about the effect of the electricity outage on residents, commercial activities and essential services across Makurdi.
The government source questioned why residents should be left without electricity, particularly those who depend on power for domestic needs and business operations.
The situation also prompted concerns about hospitals and patients who may depend on a stable electricity supply to support medical services.
Adakolle said the company was making efforts to ameliorate the situation, although he did not provide a specific timeline for the restoration of electricity.
Residents and other affected consumers will be looking to JED and the Benue State Government to resolve any outstanding issues and restore normal power supply to Makurdi.
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