MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has expressed its readiness to explore collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment on capacity building, recognising that a skilled, motivated and safety-conscious workforce is essential to delivering reliable electricity to customers across Enugu State.
The Managing Director/CEO of MEDL, Dr. Ernest Mupwaya, disclosed this while receiving a delegation from the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, led by the Zonal Director/State Controller, Mrs. Irene Afoke, at the company’s corporate headquarters, Power House, Enugu.
The visit was part of Mrs. Afoke’s familiarisation engagements with critical stakeholders in the state following her assumption of office as Zonal Director/State Controller.
She was accompanied by the Deputy Director, Mrs. Joy Oke; Assistant Chief Labour Inspector, Mrs. Eberechukwu Nome; Assistant Chief Labour Officer, Mr. Danjuma Akubor; and Principal Labour Officer, Mr. Chukwunonso Umegbolu.
In his welcome remarks, Dr. Mupwaya commended the Ministry for its contributions to promoting fair employment practices and a productive working environment in the country.
He noted that collaboration between the Ministry and MainPower in staff training and development would enhance employee productivity, strengthen workplace safety and ultimately improve customer service.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for both parties to discuss staff welfare, occupational health and safety, harmonious labour relations, as well as opportunities for translating their shared objectives into practical programmes.
As a follow-up to the discussions, Dr. Mupwaya proposed that both organisations nominate focal persons to identify priority training needs and develop an action plan with clear responsibilities and timelines.
He said the plan would guide an initial training programme, with periodic reviews to assess progress and outcomes.
Dr. Mupwaya thanked Mrs. Afoke and her team for the visit and reaffirmed MainPower’s commitment to translating the discussions into concrete improvements for its workforce and customers.
Present at the meeting were the Group Chief Finance Officer, EEDC, Mr. Pauli Isiguzo, and the Company Secretary, EEDC, Mr. Anthony Achebe.
Other MEDL management staff present were the Chief Technical Officer, Engr. Chimezie Chukwu; Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Ikenna Akabogu; Head, Health, Safety & Environment, Dr. Francis Iwu; Head, Customer Service, Mrs. Ijeoma Ogudebe; and Head, Communications, Mr. Emeka Ezeh.
