The Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities in Abia State, Ikechukwu Monday, has assured protesters in Umuahia, that their grievances would be officially addressed and resolved through peaceful and structured engagement, over their complaint of outrageous electricity bills.
A cross-section of electricity consumers in Umuahia took to the streets on Tuesday to protest against the outrageous bills charged by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC).
The protesters, under the aegis of Concerned Umuahia Residents, marched from EEDC Umuahia Office on Bende Road to the Government House on Akanu Ibiam Road, bearing placards displaying their frustrations.
The Commissioner advised affected residents to put up an official complaint letter for proper documentation, and affirmed that the government would engage the EEDC and relevant agencies to understand the tariff issue thoroughly.