Following a directive from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), significant changes have been made at the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC).
The Managing Director, Tinuade Sanda, and other executives and staff members seconded from West Power Gas (WPG) Limited to EKEDC have been relieved of their appointments. This move stems from NERC’s instruction to ensure that staff working for the utility are employed directly by the Disco and are subject to its service conditions and payroll.
In a letter titled “Implementation of NERC directive on seconded staff,” dated March 21, the Chairman of EKEDC, Dere Otubu, announced Sanda’s removal. The letter expressed gratitude for Sanda’s contributions to EKEDC’s growth.
NERC’s directive was prompted by a petition from a utility staff member, leading the Commission to instruct EKEDC to withdraw all WPG secondees involved in revenue loss.
In compliance, EKEDC appointed Mrs. Rekhiat Momoh as its Acting CEO. Momoh, a seasoned marketing professional with over 31 years of experience in the power sector, holds an MBA from Lagos State University and is a fellow of several professional bodies. The Board of EKEDC expressed confidence in Momoh’s ability to lead the company effectively.