NERC Orders Removal of EKEDC MD and Top Executives.
In a recent development, Dr. Tinuade Sanda, the Managing Director of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), along with other top executives, has been relieved of their positions following a directive from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The affected executives, all seconded staff from West Power & Gas Ltd (owner of EKEDC), have been replaced to ensure compliance with market rules dictating that all direct staff of Distribution Companies (DisCos) must be under unified employment and service conditions.
Mrs. Rekhiat Momoh has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (Acting CEO) of EKEDC, effective from Tuesday, March 26, 2024, according to a letter signed by Dere Otubu, EKEDC Board Chairman. The decision to remove the executives was made in line with NERC’s directive, which mandates that all utility staff must be directly employed by the utility, adhere to applicable service conditions, and receive payment through the utility payroll.
Otubu emphasized the DisCo’s obligation to comply with NERC‘s directives as stipulated in the Electricity Act 2023, noting that all seconded staff from WPG Ltd are being released from EKEDC and returned to WPG Ltd. The letter stated, “Accordingly, you are hereby relieved of your role, office, and position at Eko Electricity Distribution Plc effectively immediately, and returned to your employer, WPG Ltd.”
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Allegations of infractions within EKEDC’s top management, including accusations of facilitating ghost workers and engaging in illicit activities detrimental to the utility company, have surfaced. A petition from Ayiwe Peter, an Acting Principal Manager Community Relations/CSR, addressed to the Chairman/Board of EKEDC, called for the removal of WPG secondees implicated in the financial losses experienced by the DisCo.
These developments underscore ongoing efforts within the power sector to ensure transparency, accountability, and efficiency in service delivery, reflecting broader reforms aimed at enhancing the performance and reliability of Nigeria’s electricity distribution networks.
