Power Theft, Vandalism: IBEDC Engages Kwara Community

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc has held a town hall meeting with residents of Offa and nearby communities in Kwara State to address power theft, vandalism, and challenges in electricity supply. Speaking at the meeting, the Regional Head, Kwara Region, Engr. Oluwatoyin Akinyosoye, said the company is committed to enhancing power supply and […]

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc has held a town hall meeting with residents of Offa and nearby communities in Kwara State to address power theft, vandalism, and challenges in electricity supply.

Speaking at the meeting, the Regional Head, Kwara Region, Engr. Oluwatoyin Akinyosoye, said the company is committed to enhancing power supply and metering services.

He said the forum was organized to provide updates, listen to customer concerns, and identify immediate solutions where possible.

“We understand that effective communication is vital for better service. This meeting allows us to share our efforts to improve reliability and billing while hearing directly from customers,” Engr. Akinyosoye said.

He noted that energy theft, vandalism, and unpaid bills remain major challenges affecting the company’s ability to maintain steady power supply.

“Acts of theft or vandalism damage equipment, cause revenue losses, and lead to prolonged outages. We appeal to residents to protect electrical installations and report suspicious activities,” he added.

The Business Manager for Offa Business Hub, Mrs. Funmilayo Ibitoye, highlighted IBEDC’s efforts in metering, billing, and quick fault response.

She urged customers to pay bills promptly to enable better service delivery.

Community leader Chief Abdulrasheed Olatunji said the meeting provided a valuable platform for direct interaction with company officials and urged consistency in follow-ups.

Businesswoman Mrs. Aishat Bello, appealed for quicker response to transformer faults, noting that reliable electricity is crucial for daily business operations.

The event brought together traditional rulers, community leaders, religious groups, youth representatives, and business stakeholders.

It is part of IBEDC’s ongoing initiative to strengthen engagement with customers and improve service delivery.

Participants thanked IBEDC for the engagement but called for improved power supply and faster resolution of faults.