Ikeja Electric expands network maintenance

The Ikeja Electric (IE) has announced the expansion of network patrol teams and field operations pre-emptive maintenance across its network.

It said this is to ensure customers enjoy the Yuletide.

Head Corporate Communications Felix Ofulue said in a statement yesterday that the move would see installations undergo pre-emptive maintenance work, as well as increase the number of patrol teams to ensure swift repair of faults.

He said the company was aware that its customers needed stable supply of electricity to enjoy Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Ofulue said: “The company is not unaware of expectations of customers to enjoy regular and stable power supply during the Yuletide. So, a lot of measures have been put in place to ensure that customers’ hopes are not dashed. We have started replacing faulty cables and equipment to ensure easy evacuation of power, as received from the National Grid.

“In addition, our fault clearing teams in business units have been reinforced and enhanced to meet the demands, which expectedly will increase during this period because of the pressure our facilities will be subjected to.

We are mindful that during holidays, customers in festive mood will need more supply and this load on our aging infrastructure may cause some faults and trips. Our teams are ready to ensure they are rectified in the shortest possible time.”