Monarch, others lament over cases of energy theft, vandalism in Benue

….. laud Jos Disco for exceptional service

From, Attah Ede, Makurdi

The paramount ruler of Gboko, Benue state, His Royal Highness, Ikpa Ahua among other stakeholders of the area have lamented over the cases of energy theft and vandalism in the state.

Similarly, electricity customers in Benue State has commended Jos Electricity Distribution Plc for delivering consistent, stable, and reliable services in the region.

They gave the commendation during a radio interactive program on Brothers FM, heralding the launch of a customer consultative forum in Gboko, the traditional capital of the Tiv nation.

In a remark, the monarch, Ikpa Ahua, representing the paramount ruler of Gboko, who led the commendation, said that the company’s significant improvement in electricity supply over the past few months has impacted positively on the local businesses.

Ahua also appreciated the company’s metering policy, which has increased access to prepaid meters for customers.

However, he lamented the frequent cases of vandalism of electricity installations and pledged to intensify efforts to safeguard these facilities.

Other dignitaries, including Prince Makir Zakpe, Kindred head of Gboko South, Zaki Amachi Terkimbi, and Zaki Linus, also commended the company’s efficient service.

In his opening remarks, Pastor Emma Ameh who represented the Managing Director, Abdu Bello Mohammed, urged customers to settle their energy bills promptly, given the improvements in service delivery.

He emphasized the need for customers to fulfil their obligations to enable the company to continue meeting its energy delivery mandate.

Presentations by Lucky Akpobi, Head of Customer Complaints and Relationship Management, and Comrade Ojochide Matthew Agbata, Regional Manager of Makurdi, highlighted the benefits of prepaid meters in resolving billing disputes.

Also speaking, Friday Adakole Elijah, Head, Corporate Communications, emphasized the importance of vigilance in combating energy theft and vandalism, urging customers to report suspicious activities to the company or law enforcement agencies.