Lagos State Residents Protest Against Outrageous Bills From EKO Electricity Company Amid Blackout | Sahara Reporters

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Angry residents of Ajeromi Ifelodun community in Lagos State have protested against the outrageous electricity tariff bills issued to them monthly by the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC). The residents, who stated this in a press statement made available to SaharaReporters, also bemoaned the blackout the community was facing despite paying outrageously for electricity. The Lagos residents were also seen on Thursday afternoon storming the streets of their community, while demanding for a solution from the relevant stakeholders.

February 9, 2023The residents, who stated this in a press statement made available to SaharaReporters, also bemoaned the blackout the community was facing despite paying outrageously for electricity.

The Lagos residents were also seen on Thursday afternoon storming the streets of their community, while demanding for a solution from the relevant stakeholders. “Furthermore sir, with the kind of NEPA bill we are getting from your company lately has put us on the state of bankruptcy, with when a resident living in a room or two is expected to pay the huge sum of N15,000 or N20,000 as the case maybe, and knowing fully well that many of our people live from hand to mouth.

“In line with the view of the contract between customers and the power provider that was spelt out clearly that the customers also have right that need to be followed but the question asked is, have your company for once adhered to it or put to practice?

 

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