Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JED Plc) on Wednesday explained why states across its franchise, including Plateau, Bauchi, Benue, and Gombe states, are experiencing a drop in power supply in their areas.
According to the company, the development followed what it described as “a significant reduction in electricity allocation from the national grid”, which it said was directly impacting the volume of power available for distribution to customers.
Speaking to newsmen in Jos, the Company’s spokesperson, Saratu Aliyu Dauda, emphasized that the current challenge is largely beyond the control of the distribution company, noting that “JED Plc can only distribute the energy it receives from the grid.”
“The reduction in power supply is a result of decreased allocation from the national grid. As a distribution company, our capacity to supply electricity is dependent on what is made available to us. We appeal to our customers for understanding during this period,” she stated.
She further assured customers that JED Plc is actively engaging with relevant stakeholders in the power sector to address the situation and improve supply stability across its areas of operation.
The Company also reiterated its commitment to delivering improved service while urging customers to remain patient as efforts were being put in place to enhance power availability across the its franchise states.
Our correspondent reports that the development comes amid growing concerns nationwide over fluctuating electricity supply and broader energy challenges, leading to a significant negative impact on socioeconomic activities in the country.