Yemisi Izuora
The launch of the fast-delivery mass metering programme (Mobile MAP Initiative) by the Eko Electricity Distribution Company, EKDC, delivered over 46,000 meters to unmetered customers in 2022 alone.
According to the electricity distribution firm, the initiative was one key innovations, by its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, MD, CEO, Tinuade Sanda, after her appointment in March of 2022.
The company while celebrating the MD’s one year in office, noted many lofty roles, raft of reforms that followed shortly after, and the sustained progress that has continued ever since.
“The 12-month stretch has seen the expansion of the client base, the decentralization of districts to cope the surge of new customers and optimize service, the implementation of upward review of staff remuneration, the launch of a fast-delivery mass metering programme (Mobile MAP Initiative) which led to the delivery of over 46,000 meters in 2022 alone, far-reaching and impactful corporate social responsibility projects consistent with its four CSR pillars of Health & Wellness, Sports, Education and Technology.
“The Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR interventions have included outreaches to schools and communities, as well hosting/support of meaningful events. It has been one eventful year. A year of marked progress and positioning for greater progress.”
The EKEDC, mentioned that of significant note are the firm’s partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in the launch of the Energy Club programme in Lagos secondary schools, a STEM initiative aimed at boosting the next generation’s interest and participation in subjects related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; donation of a full-range children’s playing ground to Oremeji 2 Nursery and Primary School, Tolu School Complex and Ajegunle – Apapa school; sponsorship of the 2022 Lagos International Polo tournament, the T20 Invitational Women’s Cricket tournament, and the Festival of Table Tennis organized by the International Table tennis Federation.
In addition the performance of EKEDC under Dr. Sanda’s leadership has not gone unnoticed as customers and stakeholders have noted and commended improvements in meter distribution, energy equipment repair and replacement after it received 150 brand new transformers and overall improved customer service.
“There are notable areas to improve upon but the progress has been significant, as recognized and commended by stakeholders. And the awards have been coming. EKEDC has received awards from reputable brands like the ITF, NECA and Afri-Safe.” the firm said in a statement.
Reflecting on her accomplishments, the firm said its one year under Dr. Sanda’s leadership recorded improved power supply to customers, highest collection ever, lowest ever ATC&C losses, substantial reduction in work-related accidents, and marked increase in staff retention.
The firm assured that as another 365 days beckon, EKEDC and its esteemed customers and stakeholders can rest, assured of even better performance, as the steady leadership of the MD with the support of the Board, Management and staff will remain an abiding force.
It further recalled that over the course of her one-year stay in office, EKEDC has witnessed some marked changes in a number of important areas, including staff training and incentives, core service delivery, client and community engagement, operational strategy, as well as strategic brand positioning have all received significant rejigging, in some cases, and complete overhaul, in others.
“It has been one long stretch of innovation, rethinking, and optimization of systems and processes. And the results have been remarkable” the statement added.
