The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko DisCo) has debunked an allegation that the removal of its former Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Tinuade Sanda, was not in the directive of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

Eko DisCo made this known in reaction to a statement issued by its board member, Babor Egeregor, saying Sanda was still in charge.

Egeregor had said the removal of Sanda as MD/CEO and replacement with Rekhiat Momoh was not in sync with the directive of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

He said the directive by NERC only covered those that were identified in the allegations of fraud and negligence.

However, the DisCo, in a statement issued by its chairman, Dere Otubu, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, said it did not authorise Egeregor to issue any statement on behalf of the company.

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The company said: “The attention of the Board of Directors has been drawn to the recent statements online and print media from Mr Babor Egeregor supposedly acting on behalf of the Board.

“This is to state that the Board of Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (EKEDP) did not and has not authorised Mr Babor Egeregor to issue any statement or press release on its behalf.

“We therefore urge the general public to regard all communications from him as his personal views do not represent the position of the Board of EKEDP.

“The Board of EKEDP hereby reaffirms that only communications and press releases signed by the Chairman, acting on behalf of the Board are authentic and represent the position of the company on any matter.

“We kindly urge the media houses to be wary about publishing statements from unconfirmed sources or unauthorised persons which may be aimed at misleading the public.”

It added: “No staff of WPG has been returned to Eko DisCo. NERC has not nullified any of the actions taken by the Board of Eko Disco.

“All staff in acting roles following the withdrawal of WPG secondees including our Acting CEO Mrs Rekhiat Momoh are to continue doing their work.

“For greater clarity, the reason for the withdrawal of the WPG seconded staff is to allow for the process of employment of any qualified staff directly in Eko DisCo. The decision of the board is that all staff members of Eko DisCo will have the same conditions of service and be under the same payroll structure.”

The Star