Ikeja Electric Plc has denied media reports that it is providing free electricity for two months as part of COVID-19 palliative measures.
According to a statement made available to Grassroots.ng, the electric company said that the idea is still a proposal and subject to approval by the National Assembly.
The statement read: “The management of Ikeja Electric wishes to state that it fully supports the ongoing efforts of the National Assembly, in collaboration with the Federal Government, to consider a proposal on the possibility of providing free electricity for two months as part of COVID-19 palliative for customers.
“However, it is important to point out that at the moment, it is only a proposal and is still undergoing stakeholders reviews on its feasibility. It has not been approved by the Government as a stimulus package or palliative. “As such, the ability of the Discos to implement this proposed palliative is subject to the stimulus package being passed by the National Assembly and signed into law by Mr President.
“We urge all our customers to continue to pay their utility bills as usual, while on our part, we shall continue to serve and put our customers first during this difficult period.” The company also advised customers to channel complaints through its call centres, email or social media handles.