By Ndife David, Nnewi. ‎ ‎The Anambra State Government has intensified its urban renewal campaign in Nnewi, declaring that the deadline for the removal of illegal structures and shanties across the metropolis will not be extended. ‎ ‎The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Barr. Chijioke Ojukwu, made the position clear during a sensitization…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FirstPower DisCo) on Thursday held another edition of its 2026 Customer Engagement Forum, this time for customers in Nnewi District, as part of its continued efforts to strengthen customer relations, promote transparency, and address concerns relating to electricity supply and service delivery…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka As part of its ongoing strategic engagement with its top Maximum Demand (MD) customers, the Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited on Thursday paid a working visit to Onitsha Mall, one of the state’s foremost commercial hubs housing ShopRite and several other businesses, to strengthen partnership and chart a…
By Ijeoma John, Nnewi Frontline House of Representatives aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna, has commenced a constituency-wide appreciation tour aimed at personally thanking party members and supporters who stood firmly behind him during the recently concluded party primaries. The first…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The future of the Igbo nation, the preservation of Igbo cultural heritage, the quest for equitable participation in Nigeria’s governance, and the enduring legacies of foremost Igbo linguist and cultural icon, late Chief Dr. Frederick Chidozie Ogbalu, took centre stage and dominated discourse on Tuesday as Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,…
By Dr. Nelson Omenugha (nomenugha@gmail.com) INTRODUCTION The South-East remains Nigeria’s most entrepreneurial region and one of the country’s strongest engines of economic activity. Although it occupies less than three per cent of Nigeria’s landmass, the region is home to some of the nation’s largest commercial clusters, manufacturing centres, technology hubs, and trading networks. Cities…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited, Engr. Okechukwu Okafor, on Tuesday formally welcomed the company’s newly recruited staff, charging them to be customer-focused, uphold integrity, embrace continuous self-development and contribute meaningfully to the company’s growth and transformation. Addressing the new intakes during an…
By Izunna Okafor, Akwa FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited, on Tuesday, commenced strategic visits to its top Maximum Demand (MD) customers as part of efforts to deepen customer engagement, strengthen partnerships and enhance service delivery, beginning with a visit to Rotic Winners Limited, a leading recycling and manufacturing company based in Awka, Anambra State….
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited on Tuesday received a delegation from the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) at the company’s headquarters in Awka, as both organisations explored areas of collaboration aimed at strengthening tax compliance and institutional partnership. The AIRS delegation, led by its Executive Chairman,…
PUBLIC NOTICE FIRSTPOWER INVITES CUSTOMERS TO STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT FOR NNEWI DISTRICT June 10, 2026 The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FirstPower) warmly invites its esteemed customers, community leaders, stakeholders, and members of the public to her 2026 Stakeholders Engagement Meeting, scheduled to hold on Thursday, June 11, 2026, for customers within the Nnewi…
