Residents of Gadumo, Lokoja, Kogi State, who were not originally connected to the

Confluence feeder of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, have rejected their

purported upgrade to Band A.

They argue that the upgrade, as claimed by Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, is

unjustified, adding that the Confluence feeder reportedly supplies electricity for up to

20 hours a day while areas not served by it have experienced prolonged power outages,

while, Feelers from Abuja Electricity Distribution Company indicate that areas in

Gadumo not connected to Confluence feeders before have been connected for improved

electricity supply but at the expense of increased tariff.

This is coming after residents had expressed frustration, citing the lack of any

corresponding increase in electricity supply compared to their Confluence feeder

neighbours, as well as numerous complaints have been lodged at the Abuja Electricity

Distribution Company office near Aniebo Housing Estate, Gadumo.

The residents affected have called for Abuja Electricity Distribution Company to either

rectify the situation or return them to their previous status, rather than continuing

with an upgrade that they believe offers no real benefit.