Why Plateau, Benue, Others Are Experiencing Power Supply Drop – Jos DisCo

By Abah Margaret

Jos Electricity Distribution Plc (JED Plc) has attributed the recent drop in electricity supply across its franchise states to a significant reduction in power allocation from the national grid.

The company said the development has affected electricity distribution in Plateau State, Bauchi State, Benue State, and Gombe State, leading to reduced supply to customers.

Speaking to journalists in Jos on Wednesday, the company’s spokesperson, Saratu Aliyu Dauda, explained that the situation is largely beyond the control of the distribution company.

According to her, JED Plc can only distribute the volume of electricity allocated to it from the national grid.

“The reduction in power supply is a result of decreased allocation from the national grid. As a distribution company, our capacity to supply electricity depends on what is made available to us. We appeal to our customers for understanding during this period,” she said.

Dauda assured customers that the company is engaging relevant stakeholders in the power sector to address the challenge and improve supply stability.

She reiterated JED Plc’s commitment to better service delivery and urged residents in the affected states to remain patient as efforts continue to enhance electricity availability.