Professor Samuel Oladiipo Kolawole FNITI, the Director / Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria French Language Village (NFLV) paid a courtesy visit to Badagry Zonal Office of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), to familiarize and foster a stronger working relationship.

The Zonal Manager, Engr. Isaac Ajayi, warmly received his guest in company of Engr Olukunle Olukoya, the Zonal Distribution Supervisor, in his Office. The Director / Chief Executive Officer who was accompanied by Principal Officers of the Nigeria French Language Village appreciated his host, Engr. Isaac Ajayi for the cordial customer-client relationship existing between both parties and equally presented the challenges of inadequate power supply which was imparting negatively on teaching and research activities in the institution. He stressed the importance of a reliable power supply for the NFLV, an Inter-University Center hosting numerous French Undergraduates from public and private tertiary institutions in Nigeria. He expressed concern over the current low electricity supply, noting the institution's heavy reliance on generators, which is both costly and inefficient. The Director / CEO made a plea for special consideration and a mutually beneficial agreement regarding electricity distribution hours in NFLV.

The Zonal Manager in his response reaffirmed EKEDC's commitment to improved services. He encouraged open communication, assuring the Prof. Kolawole of EKEDC's readiness to provide assistance with accessories, billing, and transformer issues. He equally acknowledged the challenges, explaining that the current insufficient power supply was due to the ongoing upgrade work in Badagry, which is expected to last approximately forty-five days. He equally offered a promising solution, pledging improvement in electricity supply.  

Professor Kolawole concluded the meeting by extending a warm invitation to the EKEDC Badagry branch to visit the NFLV reiterating the institution's reliance on Engr. Ajayi’s promise of consistent power supply.