By CHARLES IWUOHA

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has announced a gradual restoration of supply to her customers in the five South East States after the collapse of national grid.

Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezeh, in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday said: “Awada Transmission station has been restored and our Osamala, 3-3, Army Barracks, Nnewi-Oba, and Obosi 33KV feeders and the PPI and IUNT 11KV outgoing feeders have received supply so far in Anambra State.

He stated that the Ugwuaji Transmission station has equally received supply and Gariki 33KV feeder has been restored so far.

According him, the New-Haven Transmission station has received supply and Kingsway 33KV Line 1 and Power-House 11KV outgoing feeder have been restored.

Stating that the Agu-Awka Transmission station received supply but is presently placed on station services only.

While appealing to her customers to exercise little patience, Eze pointed out that the restoration after system collapse is gradual to avoid further collapse or challenges.

“Restoration is ongoing and we appeal to our customers in locations that are yet to be restored to be patient as all hands are on deck

Assuring that EEDC remains committed in delivering improved services to her esteemed customers.

It would be recall that the national grid was totally collapsed in the early morning of Thursday, which affected the entire south-East zone.