Why Plateau, Benue, others are experiencing power supply drop – Jos DisCo

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By Golok Nanmwa

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Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JED Plc) has explained that the recent drop in electricity supply being experienced across its franchise states – Plateau State, Bauchi State, Benue State and Gombe State – is due to a significant reduction in power allocation from the national grid.

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The company said the development has directly affected the volume of electricity available for distribution to customers within the affected states.

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Speaking to newsmen in Jos on Wednesday, the company’s spokesperson, Saratu Aliyu Dauda, explained that the situation is largely beyond the control of the distribution company.

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According to her, JED Plc can only distribute the electricity it receives from the national grid.

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“The reduction in power supply is a result of decreased allocation from the national grid.

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As a distribution company, our capacity to supply electricity depends on what is made available to us. We appeal to our customers for understanding during this period,” she said.

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Dauda further assured customers that the company is engaging relevant stakeholders in the power sector to address the situation and improve supply stability across its areas of operation.

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She reiterated JED Plc’s commitment to improved service delivery and urged customers to remain patient as efforts are ongoing to enhance power availability across the franchise states.

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