IBEDC combats faulty Transformers

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has disclosed that it has repaired 54 faulty power transformers within communities in Oyo, Osun, Ogun and others.

According to a statement on Monday, Francis Agoha, the Acting Managing Director of the company, revealed that the repair works were carried out through the IBEDC Transformer Maintenance Workshop inaugurated in March 2023.

Agoha stated that the initiative is addressing the myriad of complaints surrounding faulty transformers that have plunged numerous customers into darkness and adversely affected livelihoods.

He said, “Moreover, the repair work’s quality is unparalleled, guaranteeing against failures often experienced with third-party repairs.

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With the current fluctuations in forex rates driving up the price of new transformers by over 100 per cent, the workshop emerges as a critical component in stabilizing the power supply.

“Since its inception, the IBEDC workshop has successfully revitalized over 54 transformers, illuminated several communities and ensured a more stable electricity supply,” Agoha noted.

He noted that the objective was to boost the efficiency of its operations and curtail downtime attributable to faulty transformers.