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It is 9 years in November 2022 since the federal government privatized the electricity sector. Since then, the electricity sector as it is called is also divided into three value chains namely, electricity generation, electricity transmission and energy distribution.
The electricity distribution and generation company in Nigeria was privatized in 2013, with the federal government retaining ownership of the transmission company.
The country has 23 (23) power plants that are connected to the national power grid, with the ability to produce electricity. These plants are managed by Generating Companies (GenCos), Independent Energy Providers, and Niger Delta Holding Company.
Today, Nigeria has about eleven distribution companies that ensure energy is brought directly to your home across the states of the country.
- These distribution companies, which are called ‘Discos’ are 11 in number and they are like private companies with board and management team.
- Depending on the state you live in, expect to pay your electricity bill to the distribution company.
- Except for Lagos State, all the states have a single distribution company serving them. This excludes remote areas bordering neighboring states.
Here are the details of each one Electric Disco across the state, and each franchise covers:
Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC)
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has a franchise for the distribution and sale of electricity throughout the Federal Capital Territory, Niger State, Kogi State, and Nassarawa State.
- KANN Utility Limited (KANN) is a 60% shareholder in AEDC while the Federal Government of Nigeria holds 40%. The disco is located on Ziquinchor Road, Off IBB Way, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja.
- Victor Osadolor Chairman while Adeoye Fadeyibi is the MD/CEO.
Other details can be found here
Benin Electricity Distribution Company
BEDC is responsible for the distribution of retail electricity in Delta, Edo, Ekiti and Ondo states, covering an area of 55,770 square kilometers.
- The company operates from twenty-five (25) business districts with approximately 350 offices spread across four (4) states with a population of approximately 13 million and approximately 4 million households. Henry Ajagbawa A CEO
Find out more details here
Eko Electricity Distribution (EKEDC)
The headquarters of Eko Disco is located 24/25 Marina Street, Lagos Island, and covers part of Lagos State.
- Disco covers Lagos South (Ojo, Festac, Ijora, Mushin (also Orile area), Apapa, Lekki (also Ibeju), Lagos Island (also Ajele area) and parts of Ogun State (Agbara).
Tinuade Sanda is the MD/CEO.
Find out more details here
Enugu Electricity Distribution Branch (EEDC)
The main office of the Disco is located here 62 Okpara Avenue, Enugu, Enugu State, and covers Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, and Imo.
- Sir Emeka Offor was the chairman while Mr. Paveni Chorghadeis the MD/CEO who previously worked in Tata Power.
Find out more here
Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Limited (IBEDC)
Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) is among the Discos with the highest number of customers, according to National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in June 2022.
- Disco’s main office is located in Capital Building, 115 MKO Abiola Way, Ibadan, Oyo State, covering Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Kwara, and parts of Niger, Ekiti, and Kogi states. Dr. Henry Ajagbawa is the MD/CEO.
Other details can be found in it website
Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)
It is the largest energy distribution company in Sub-Saharan Africa with its headquarters located Secretariat Road, Obafemi Awolowo Road, Alausa-Ikeja.
- The Disco operates 6 business units (BU) which include: Abule Egba BU, Ikeja BU, Shomolu BU, Ikorodu BU, Ohodi BU, and Akowonjo BU.
- Ikeja Electric serves the northern region of Lagos State, serving over one million customers.
- Mr. Kola Adesina is the Chairman while Folake Soetan is the Chief Executive Officer of Ikeja Electric.
Other details can be found on its website here
Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JEDC)
JEDC is located 9 Ahmadu Bello Way, Jos, Plateau State and covers Bauchi, Benue, Gombe, and Plateau States.
- It was one of the first DisCos that the government took back from its core investors.
- The chairman is Alhaji Babangida Inuwa while Engr. Abdu Mohammed is the MD/CEO.
Visit website For more details.
Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc (KAEDCO)
Kaduna Electricity Currently there are 8 regional offices and 147 customer service centers across 4 states, with a customer population of approximately 490,000 people.
- Kaduna Electric is the 7th largest DisCo in distribution capacity and 6th in number of households among the 11 Distribution Companies (DisCos).
- The office is Located in Ahmadu Bello Way, Kaduna, Kaduna State, and covers Kaduna, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara states.
- Engr.Yusuf Usman Yahaya is the MD/CEO of Kaduna Disco.
Official visit website For more details.
Kano Electricity Distribution Plc (KEDC)
KEDC headquarters is located 1 Niger Road, Kano State covers Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states.
- KEDC gets its bulk power supply from the following: Kumbotso, Zaria Town, and Jos Transmission Station.
More details can be found in it website
Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc (PHEDC)
PHEDC is at Moscow Road, Port-Harcourt, and Rivers State and deliver power to a total of 14 million people across Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Rivers States.
- The chairman is Ransome Owan, while Dr. Henry Ajagbawa is the MD/CEO.
Other details can be found in it website.
Yola Electricity Distribution Company Limited (YEDC)
YEDC is located No 2 Atiku Abubakar Road, Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State, and is a distribution company responsible for the distribution of power to Adamawa, Taraba, Borno, and Yobe states of Nigeria.
- YEDC is located No 2 Atiku Abubakar Road, Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State. It was officially taken over by Quest Electricity Nigeria Limited on January 1, 2022.
The chairman is Omatseyin Ayida, while Umar Abubakar Hashidu is the MD/CEO.
More details can be found in website
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