… urges customers, stakeholders to report transformer faults promptly to local technical managers

… announces plans to establish additional transformer maintenance workshops across franchise areas

Temitayo Ayoola

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc has reaffirmed its dedication to optimizing local talent and resources through its Transformer Maintenance Workshop in Eleyele, Ibadan, established to enhance service reliability and reduce failures caused by third-party repairs.

Engr. Francis Agoha, IBEDC’s Acting Managing Director, highlighted this commitment in a statement obtained by Advisors Reports on Monday.

The Acting MD emphasized that the cost-saving measures implemented by the workshop have already resulted in considerable improvements in service reliability and a reduction in frequent transformer failures.

He said, “Since its inauguration in March 2023, the Transformer Maintenance Workshop has successfully revitalized over 54 transformers, providing stable electricity to numerous communities.

Among the beneficiaries are:
Odejayi, Oyo: 500KVA transformer
Aduloju substation, Oyo: 300KVA transformer
Agbala Itura Holy Trinity, Oyo: 500KVA transformer
Aladekomo, Ibadan: 300KVA transformer
Oba Adesida, Iyaganku Ibadan: 100KVA transformer
Iwaraja, Ilesa: 200KVA transformer
Oke Amola Substation, Ikirun: 200KVA transformer
Ago-Ayo Substation, Osogbo: 300KVA transformer
Amunega Substation, Omu-Aran: 500KVA transformer
Agunboye, Ijebu-Ode: 200KVA transformer

Engr. Agoha therefore detailed the meticulous inspection process at the Eleyele workshop, which according to him, includes fault analysis, comprehensive repairs, and final installation to ensure optimal functionality.

“This thorough approach guarantees that repaired transformers meet stringent standards of reliability and performance,” he said.

The Acting MD announced plans to establish additional transformer maintenance workshops across IBEDC’s franchise areas.

He stated that the expansion strategy aims to improve response times and localize repair services, thereby enhancing service delivery and ensuring more efficient operations.

Engr. Agoha urged customers and stakeholders to promptly report transformer faults to their local IBEDC Technical Managers.

“Initial inspections by the Technical Managers will determine if workshop-level repairs are necessary. If required, arrangements will be made to transport the transformer to the workshop for comprehensive servicing,” he explained.

Reiterating IBEDC’s commitment to reliable power supply and customer satisfaction, Engr. Agoha highlighted the company’s continuous innovation and infrastructure investment.

He noted that these efforts are part of a broader strategy to bridge the trust gap between IBEDC and its customers, fostering community development and economic growth.