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Former Anambra HoS, Igwebe, Bows Out of Service Amid Panegyrics, Hands Over to Iwouno, Praised by Soludo, Workers

Former Anambra HoS, Igwebe, Bows Out of Service Amid Panegyrics, Hands Over to Iwouno, Praised by Soludo, Workers

 

By Izunna Okafor, Awka

It was a moment of panegyrics as the immediate past Head of Service in Anambra State, Barr. Theodora Okwy Igwegbe, officially bowed out of the Service after attaining retirement, with glowing tributes pouring in from Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, senior government officials and Anambra civil servants, who …

Firstpower Begins Investigation into Alleged N2.1 Million Levy on Amudo Community for Transformer Repair

Firstpower Begins Investigation into Alleged N2.1 Million Levy on Amudo Community for Transformer Repair

PRESS STATEMENT

FIRSTPOWER BEGINS INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED N2.1 MILLION LEVY ON AMUDO COMMUNITY FOR TRANSFORMER REPAIR

March 20, 2026

The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FirstPower) has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the allegation that the Company levied the sum of Two Million, One Hundred Thousand Naira (₦2.1 million) on residents …

Firstpower Holds Stakeholders Engagement in Awka, Reaffirms Commitment to Improved Power Supply, Quality Customer Service

Firstpower Holds Stakeholders Engagement in Awka, Reaffirms Commitment to Improved Power Supply, Quality Customer Service

 

By Izunna Okafor, Awka 

The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FirstPower) on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, held its 2026 Customer Engagement Forum for customers under the Awka/Enugwu-Ukwu District, as part of its continued efforts to strengthen customer relations, promote transparency, and address concerns relating to electricity supply and service …

Power Supply in Anambra Drops by Over 50% — FirstPower Reveals, Explains National Energy Crisis

Power Supply in Anambra Drops by Over 50% — FirstPower Reveals, Explains National Energy Crisis

 

By Our Correspondent 

The FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FPEDL) has clarified the recent sharp drop in electricity supply being experienced across communities in Anambra State, describing it as a result of nationwide generation challenges that hit and affected the entire Nigerian power sector, rather than an operational failure by the …