The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company says the ongoing warning strike embarked upon by Organised Labour is responsible for the current power outage being experienced in part of its franchise.
The Head of Corporate Communications, EEDC, Emeka Ezeh, made this known in a statement in Enugu on Wednesday.
The company said the Nigeria Labour Congress two-day warning strike had resulted in the shutdown of the Transmission Company of Nigeria stations feeding its Injection Substations within some parts of the South East.
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Ezeh confirmed that the affected TCN stations included: New Haven, Ohiya and Egbu.
According to him, the development affected supply to customers of the EEDC under Ogui, Abakpa, Umuahia, Owerri, New Owerri, Orlu and Mbaise districts feeding from the affected TCN stations.
He said: “We shall continue to monitor events and provide timely updates as it affects our operations and service to our customers.
“We are mindful of the inconveniences this situation has caused our esteemed customers and plead for their understanding.”
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