SEECA plans warning strike over power outages in southeast
The Southeast Electricity Consumers Association (SEECA) has announced plans to embark on a one-month warning strike in protest of frequent power outages in the southeast region.
It was gathered that the strike, scheduled to begin on June 15, is a last resort.
According to SEECA chairman in Imo State, Canny Amaechi Onwuliri, who spoke to The Nation on Sunday, the association has been mobilizing support from its members across the five eastern states and local government areas.
During the strike, consumers will be directed to refrain from paying their electricity bills.
SEECA claims that the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has failed to address the issue of frequent power outages despite numerous complaints from consumers in the region.
He said that the association seeks to provide a collective voice for consumers and advocate for their rights to access electricity without hindrance.
“We will act in good faith to strengthen the operations of EEDC to deliver their contractual responsibility,” said Onwuliri.
“We will assist NERC to monitor and implement their regulations and avowed responsibility to Disco EEDC and to consumers.”
Onwuliri also emphasised that “Prepaid meter/s consumers should seize from recharging unless you are sure of adequate electricity supply as stated by NERC and their Banding.”
He further stated that “EEDC and APL(Geometrics) must provide prepaid meters and transformers as required by law.”
- The Nation
