All things being equal, four states—Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Rivers—will soon begin to experience uninterrupted power supply, according to the management of Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED).

Dr. Benson Uwheru, the managing director of the PHED, said this at a meeting with Akwa Ibom and Rivers state stakeholders.

Uwheru claims that PHED has started implementing modern technologies to enhance customer service in its four franchise states.

This was said in a statement released by Mr. Olubukola Ilevbare, the company's Head of Corporate Communications, on Saturday in Port Harcourt.

He said that the adoption of innovations and technologies was consistent with the organization's mid and long-term strategic goals.

“So, to achieve this, we need an improved partnership which is an enabler for sustainable relationships while prioritizing the demands of customers.

“Inasmuch as it is important to improve relationships with our stakeholders, it is also vital that bills are promptly paid to enable PHED to serve customers better,” he said.

Uwheru claimed that the company and Ibom power had reached an understanding under which they would work together to upgrade outdated electrical infrastructures, manage vegetation around facilities, guard against vandalism, and ensure prompt correction of transit faults.

He expressed confidence that the company's most recent meetings with stakeholders in Eket and Uyo, both in Akwa Ibom, would increase supply to the area.

In addition, it was stated that Uwheru had a meeting with Prof. Henry Ogiri, the Commissioner of Power in Rivers, to go through important matters that both institutions find to be critical.

“We are prepared to partner with the Rivers State government in the area of reliable power supply, considering the state consumes the highest electricity in our franchise area.

“PHED enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship with the previous government, and as such, we want to set up a State Power Sector Working Committee made up of members from the ministry.

“The committee will develop business models to address power supply, electricity architecture, preventive maintenance, supply priority areas and service concerns, leveraging on state-owned power assets,” he added.

The managing director stated that the committee would meet once a month to discuss issues with electricity supply and reliability and to propose solutions.