Ikeja Electric (IE) has installed two new feeders at Igando 33KV and Ijegun 33KV as part of move to ensure stable power.I
Its Head, Corporate Communications, Mr. Felix Ofulue, said the feeders would enable beneficiary communities to experience improved power supply.
The beneficiaries of Ijegun 33KV feeder are White Sand Joint CDA, Mutairu Alli, Taiwo Olaniran, Boripe, Idi Cashew, Lasisi Ajibade, Harmony, Ire-Akari while those of Igando 33KV include Egan Town, Ajao Jimoh, Imoba 1, Iloilo, Taiwo Along, and Abibatu Oseni.
By this addition, Maximum Demand customers would be able to increase capacity within their business.
Ofulue said: “At Ikeja Electric, improvement of our network and enhancement of operations is a critical requirement because we are committed to maintaining and ensuring efficient service delivery. And it will only get better as we roll out this expansion initiatives. We will continue to strengthen our lines, embark on new projects where necessary, to ensure that our equipment and installations are optimised, while also reducing downtime supply to satisfy our customers.
“These new projects will address issues of fluctuations, load-shedding on overloaded distribution transformers and perennial faults resulting to frequent downtime within the network as well as improve economic activities due to quality power supply to customers within these communities.”
The company said the alignment at the Shasha 33KV feeder to be moved from T3 100MVA to T2 60MVA, Igando Injection Substation feeds from Igando 33KV feeder, while Ijegun Injection Substation feeds from Ijegun 33KV feeder and Egbe 33KV feeds only line loads.
IE appealed to customers to report issues or faults promptly, ensure protection of its installations within their locality, pay monthly bills on time and avoid assault on staff of the company.
The electricity distribution company (DisCo) reiterated that its commitment to quality service delivery, remains the focal point.
The company noted that some projects aimed at bolstering the network were ongoing across its six business unit and would be completed soon.
