IBEDC Promises Prepaid Meters to Otan-Ayegbaju Residents

Officials from the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) convened a meeting with residents of Otan-Ayegbaju in Boluwaduro local government area of Osun state to address rising tensions over electricity billing discrepancies and allegations of illegal disconnections. The Owa of Otan-Ayegbaju, Oba Lukman Ojo-Fadipe, voiced his displeasure regarding the confrontations between residents and utility workers, urging for a swift resolution to prevent chaos.

Chief Emmanuel Adeleke, the Saloro of Otan-Ayegbaju, criticized IBEDC’s estimated billing practices, highlighting that he received bills despite not having electricity for three months. In response, Mr. Adesegun Alaketu from IBEDC promised that prepaid meters would be distributed, with existing meter users receiving units at no cost.

He also explained that unmetered properties must apply and pay for their meters upfront, with costs refunded through monthly energy tokens. Additionally, he addressed concerns about higher tariffs, stating that Otan-Ayegbaju had been upgraded to ‘Band A’ status due to meeting supply thresholds.