Getting Electricity
Improving Access To Power Supply
Following the passage of the NERC Order 172, the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) and Kano Electricity Distribution company (KEDCO) has introduced reforms to simplify the processes for getting electricity, with the aim to improve time and cost efficiency
Reforms implemented in simplifying the process of getting electricity
Impact
Introduction of E-system for application and approval for new connections to the power grid
- Electricity users can now log on to an online application portal to apply for connection to an electricity distribution grid by the local Disco (E.g. IKEDC, IKEDC, KEDCO, etc.)
Impact
The number of steps involved in the application process for new connections to the distribution grid now reduced from 8 to 5
- Reduction in number of procedures for new connections to the distribution grid
Impact
Introduction of E-system for application and approval for new connections to the power grid
- Now, new connections to the electricity distribution grids can be expected within 30 days, down from 191 days
REFORM
OUTCOMES
New connections to electricity distribution grids can be done in 5 easy steps only Connection to distribution grid can now be done in 30 days Sudden power outages, without prior notification, can be sanctioned Implementation of abridged Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for mini grid projects by Federal Ministry of Environment (FME)Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission
www.nercng.org
Plot 1387, Cadastral Zone A00, Central Business District Abuja, F.C.T, Nigeria
+23494621400 / +23494621410
info@nerc.gov.ng
Learn MoreYola Electricity Distribution Company Plc (YEDC)
www.yedc.com.ng
No 2 Atiku Abubakar Road, Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State
0903-885-3308, 0903-885-3247
customercare@phed.com.ng
Adamawa, Borno, Taraba & Yobe
Learn MoreIkeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)
www.ikejaelectric.com
Secretariat Rd, Alausa-Ikeja, Lagos State
0700-022-5543, 01-7000-250, 01-448-3900
customercare@ikejaelectric.com
Parts of Lagos States (Abule Egba, Akowonjo, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Oshodi, Shomolu)
Learn MoreBenin Electricity Distribution Plc (BEDC)
www.bedcpower.com
No 5, Akpakpava Street, Benin City, Edo State
08039012323
customercomplaints@bedcpower.com
Edo, Ekiti, Delta, Ondo
Learn MoreAbuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC)
www.abujaelectricity.com
No. 1 Ziquinchor Street, Off IBB Way, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja
0815-018-1818, 0815-019-1919
info@abujaelectricity.com
FCT, Kogi, Nasarawa & most parts of Niger States
Learn MoreEko Electricity Distribution Plc (EKEDC)
www.ekedp.com
24/25 Marina Street, Lagos Island, Lagos State
07080655555
customercare@ekedp.com
Southern Lagos State (Ojo,Festac, Ijora, Mushin (also covers Orile areas), Apapa, Lekki (also covers Ibeju areas), Lagos Island (also covers Ajele areas) & part of Ogun State (Agbara)
Learn MoreEnugu Electricity Distribution Plc (EEDC)
www.enugudisco.com
1 Okpara Avenue, Enugu, Enugu State
0812-102-0423
customerservice@enugudisco.com
Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo
Learn MoreIbadan Electricity Distribution Plc (IBEDC)
www.ibedc-ng.com
Capital Building, 115 Ring Road, Ibadan, Oyo State
0903-900-0065, 0905-369-8850, 0905-369-8851
customercare@ibedc.com
Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Kwara and parts of Niger, Ekiti and Kogi states
Learn MoreJos Electricity Distribution Plc (JEDC)
www.jedplc.com
9 Ahmadu Bello Way, Jos, Plateau State
0706-940-3531
info@jedplc.com
Bauchi, Benue, Gombe Plateau
Learn MoreKaduna Electricity Distribution Plc (KNEDC)
www.kaedco.com
No 1-2 Ahmadu Bello Way, Kaduna, Kaduna State
0817-403-5711
info@kaedco.com
Kaduna, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara
Learn MoreKano Electricity Distribution Plc (KEDC)
www.kedco.ng
1 Niger Street, P.M.B 3089, Kano State
0700-5555-1111
customercare@kedco.ng
Kano, Katsina, Jigawa
Learn MorePort Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc (PHEDC)
www.phed.com.ng
No 42, Obi Wali Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
0813-983-4000, 0813-983-4001, 0813-983-4002, 0908-783-8800, 0908-783-8801, 0908-783-8802
customercare@phed.com.ng
Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross Rivers, Rivers
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