The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched an investigation into the activities of Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC), following a petition by a University don alleging sharp business practices.
The petitioner, Tunde Akanni, an Associate Professor of Communication at the Lagos State University, in a petition dated December 29, 2024 urged the FCCPC to investigate alleged “rampaging extortion drive” by IKEDC of its customers in Ikeja GRA.
In response the FCCPC, in a letter dated 14th January 2025, asked the Managing Director of IKEDC “to cause an investigation into the immediate and remote causes of the incidence and to revert to the Commission with your findings.”
The FCCPC letter reads in full:
FCCPC/DSI/C/M/5230
14th January 2025.
The Managing Director
Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company
Dear Sir/Ma
COMPLAINT BY TUNDE M. AKANNI ON FAILED SERVICE DELIVERY
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is in receipt of a
consumer complaint against your organization. A copy is attached hereto.
You are hereby requested to cause an investigation into the immediate and remote causes of the
incidence and to revert to the Commission with your findings.
A detailed report of your findings and the action taken by your organization on the complaint
towards amicable resolution should be received in the Commission on or before 22 January,
2025.
MEANWHILE YOUR ORGANIZATION IS EXPECTED TO COMPLY WITH EXTANT RULES REGARDING
THE CUSTOMERS BILLING, USING HIS VENDING HISTORY UNTIL HIS METER IS REPLACED.
Please be guided by your obligation under Section 32 of the Federal Competition and Consumer
Protection Act, 2018.
For further enquiries or guidance, kindly contact SOII{I) on 08155555982.
Thank you
