By Ovat Abeng
Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited, a subsidiary of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC), has been licensed to distribute electricity within Enugu State by the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC).
Today in Enugu, as part of the transition period marking the transfer of regulatory oversight from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the EERC, Chairman/CEO of EERC, Mr. Chijioke Okonkwo, presented the interim distribution license to Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited.
In his remarks, Okonkwo urged Mainpower to continue delivering electricity services to the citizens of Enugu State and collaborate with the Commission to ensure growth in electricity services that is efficient, reliable, sustainable, and accountable in the long run.
With this development, EEDC’s operations in Enugu State have come to an end and have been transferred to Mainpower, while NERC will no longer regulate the electricity business within the state.
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Following the license presentation, Mr. Kester Enwereonu, a member of the Board of Directors of Mainpower, described the successful transition as a new chapter reflecting forward-thinking reforms in the power sector, stating that Mainpower is ready to lead the way.
He emphasized that to accelerate transformation, Mainpower will implement re-engineered processes, cutting-edge technology, and smart tools designed to overcome conventional barriers, stressing that technology is central to the company’s strategy.
Enwereonu assured that Mainpower will leverage data-driven insights to enhance efficiency and improve service delivery, focusing on building a future-ready distribution network capable of providing sustainable, reliable, and uninterrupted power to homes and businesses across the state.
“This is a bold step toward building a better future for Enugu State. With the regulatory oversight of the EERC, our commitment to operational excellence, and the support of our stakeholders, we are confident that Mainpower will achieve the tangible improvements that our customers deserve,” he stated.
Also present at the event was the Managing Director of Mainpower, Dr. Ernest Mupwaya.
It is noteworthy that with President Bola Tinubu signing the Electricity Act into law, states can now generate, transmit, and distribute electricity. This development requires them to establish their own regulatory frameworks to oversee the electricity market and issue operating licenses to potential investors.
Consequently, NERC has transferred its regulatory and oversight rights to the state-owned regulatory commission, which in Enugu State is the EERC.
As a result, EEDC will cease operations in Enugu State, with Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited now responsible for electricity distribution in the state. However, EEDC, as the holding company, will continue to operate in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, and Imo States.
