EEDC, ICAN Collaborate On Capacity Building, Knowledge Development
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) have expressed readiness to deepen their collaboration in staff capacity development, knowledge enhancement and professional training.
The Managing Director of EEDC, Chief Vincent Ekwekwu, stated this on Thursday when he received a delegation from the ICAN Enugu and District Society, led by its Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Anyim, in Enugu.
Ekwekwu congratulated Anyim on his emergence as chairman of the professional body and commended ICAN for its contributions to the growth and sustainability of businesses through expertise and professionalism of its members.
He acknowledged the requests presented by the delegation and assured the institute of EEDC’s readiness to support programmes that would strengthen the relationship between both organisations.
According to him, the relationship between EEDC and ICAN is mutually beneficial, as both organisations can leverage their respective strengths and expertise to create value.
Ekwekwu also took the guests through the transformation that had taken place in the Nigerian electricity supply industry.
He also highlighted the evolution of EEDC and the emergence of its subsidiary electricity distribution companies following the reforms in the sector.
He explained that the transformation had resulted in the establishment of state-focused distribution companies responsible for electricity distribution in the respective states within the South-East.
Corroborating, the Group Chief Finance Officer of EEDC, Mr Pauli Isiguzo, acknowledged the Institute’s contributions to the company, particularly in the areas of service delivery and revenue protection.
Isiguzo urged the delegation to continue to serve as ambassadors and advocates of EEDC, noting that the accounting profession remained critical to the effective management and sustainability of businesses.
“The good thing about ICAN and the accounting profession is that when it comes to business, you can’t do without ICAN members,” he said.
He further disclosed that EEDC is the highest single private employer of Chartered Accountants in the South-East, underscoring the importance the company places on professional expertise and capacity development.
He added that the company was engaging investors interested in participating in the evolving electricity distribution space, stressing need for strong professional capacity and effective financial management as the business environment continues to evolve.
Earlier, Anyim, on behalf of the ICAN delegation, intimated the EEDC Management of some of the Institute’s planned programmes and areas where it would require the company’s support.
He expressed ICAN’s willingness to facilitate training and capacity-building programmes for EEDC staff to enhance their knowledge.
“Such new knowledge and insight will equip EEDC staff with the requisite skills to discharge their responsibilities professionally and effectively,” the chairman said.
The visit was aimed at appreciating EEDC Management for its support to the institute over the years and to formally present Anyim as the 19th Chairman of the ICAN Enugu and District Society, following his investiture in July, 2026.