The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc has announced that its transformer maintenance workshop has successfully revitalized no fewer than 54 transformers since its inception. Inaugurated in March 2023, this initiative has addressed the myriad complaints surrounding faulty transformers that have plunged numerous communities into darkness and adversely affected livelihoods.
In a statement by the Acting Managing Director of the company, Francis Agoha, said the workshop, located in Eleyele, Ibadan, “stands as a testament to the ingenuity of local talents and the effective utilization of Indigenous resources to mitigate supply downtime, which has severely impacted businesses and communities alike. Moreover, the repair work’s quality is unparalleled, guaranteeing against failures often experienced with third-party repairs. With the current fluctuations in forex rates driving up the price of new transformers by over 100 per cent, the workshop emerges as a critical component in stabilizing the power supply.”
Since its inception, the workshop has successfully revitalized over 54 transformers, illuminated several communities and ensured a more stable electricity supply. Notable beneficiaries of the workshop’s services include a 500KVA transformer serving Odejayi, Oyo; a 300KVA transformer for Aduloju substation, Oyo; a 500KVA transformer for Agbala Itura Holy Trinity, Oyo; and another 300KVA transformer for Aladekomo, Ibadan.
Other communities that have benefitted are Oba Adesida, Iyaganku, Ibadan with a 100KVA transformer; Iwaraja, Ilesa with a 200KVA transformer; Oke Amola Substation, Ikirun with a 200KVA transformer; Ago-Ayo substation, Osogbo, 300KVA transformer; Amunega Substation, Omu-Aran in Kwara State with a 500KVA transformer and Agunboye, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State with a 200KVA transformer.
“Our objective is to bolster the efficiency of our operations and curtail downtime attributable to faulty transformers. By harnessing local talent and resources, we are enhancing power supply, nurturing community development, and spurring economic growth,
“The workshop employs a meticulous inspection process, encompassing fault analysis, comprehensive repairs, and final installation to ensure each transformer functions flawlessly. This thorough approach guarantees that repaired transformers meet stringent standards of reliability and performance,” Agoha explained.
IBEDC added that it is actively working on establishing additional transformer maintenance workshops across its franchise. This expansion, the company said, will facilitate swifter response times and more localised repair services.
IBEDC urged customers and stakeholders to promptly report transformer faults to their local IBEDC technical managers, who will conduct an initial inspection to determine whether workshop-level repairs are necessary. If required, arrangements will be made to transport the transformer to the workshop for comprehensive servicing.
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