We have installed a prepaid meter, just like the Army cantonment template, at the Air Force Base in Ikeja.
The Nigerian Air Force Logistics Command in Ikeja, Lagos, got its power restored a few weeks after it had been disconnected by the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company, often known as Ikeja DISCO, due to a dispute over a bill that was about N4.3 billion.
IREPORT247NEW reported a show of defiance against the blackout that was occurring in the Base, several members of the Air Force reportedly broke into the corporate headquarters and Oshodi Business Unit offices of Ikeja Electricity and Ikeja Discos last week. They then proceeded to cause mayhem on anyone who happened to be in the vicinity.
Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, also issued a statement condemning the attack that took place yesterday on the headquarters and facilities of the Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC). The incident resulted in a number of injuries, as well as the vandalization of facilities and equipment.
Despite the fact that the charge has not been paid, there are interventions that can settle and offset the bill. The pre-paid meters were reportedly put at the Base on Wednesday, prior to the electricity being restored.
According to sources within the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company, there are interventions being made to settle and balance the amount.
Vanguard was informed by sources working with the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company that, “We have installed a prepaid meter, just like the Army cantonment template, at the Air Force Base in Ikeja. Now that we have reinstalled the prepaid meter, we have restored supply. Henceforth, they will only use the electricity they pay for.
“Before now, we tried to reduce the debt by suggesting installing a prepaid meter, but they did not allow us to do it. However, because a customer is a customer, we will continue to have a relationship with them.
“Regarding the debt payment and the issue that happened last week, that may not be immediate because as an arm of the Federal Government, most of those issues don’t happen here in Lagos, but in Abuja. The immediate problem has been solved, and they now have electricity and a meter.”