LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has announced the successful repair of 54 faulty power transformers in various communities across Oyo, Osun, Ogun, and other states.
According to a statement by the Acting Managing Director, Mr. Francis Agoha, on Monday, the repairs were carried out through the IBEDC Transformer Maintenance Workshop, which was launched in March 2023.
Agoha highlighted that the initiative is addressing numerous complaints about faulty transformers that have left many customers without power, affecting their daily lives and businesses.
He stated that the workshop, located in Eleyele, Ibadan, showcases the ingenuity of local talent and the effective use of indigenous resources to reduce supply downtime, which has significantly impacted businesses and communities.
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“Moreover, the repair work’s quality is unparalleled, guaranteeing against failures often experienced with third-party repairs. With the current fluctuations in forex rates driving up the price of new transformers by over 100 per cent, the workshop emerges as a critical component in stabilising the power supply.
“Since its inception, the workshop has successfully revitalised over 54 transformers, illuminated several communities and ensured a more stable electricity supply,” Agoha noted.
The company aims to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime caused by faulty transformers.
“In a bid to further enhance service delivery and ensure proximity and efficiency, IBEDC is actively working on establishing additional transformer maintenance workshops across its franchise. This expansion will facilitate swifter response times and more localized repair services,” he added, urging customers to promptly report transformer faults to their local IBEDC Technical Managers, who will conduct an initial inspection to determine whether workshop-level repairs are necessary.
“If required, arrangements will be made to transport the transformer to the workshop for comprehensive servicing,” he explained.