The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company has appealed to its customers in Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Cross Rivers States to adopt online payment of bills and other related transactions.

PHED, which made this appeal on Monday as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, explained that extra control measures needed to be embraced to keep its employees and customers safe.

A statement signed by PHED’s Spokesman, Mr John Onyi, added that with effect from Monday, 23rd of March, there would a reduction in all transactions that involve physical contact.

”In the light of the increasing cases of the Coronavirus Disease, COVID-19 pandemic as declared by the World Health Organization and in line with the measures put in place by the Government of Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states, it has become crystal clear that we need to adopt extra control measures to ensure that our customers and employees remain safe.

”To this end, the Management of Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc wishes to inform its esteemed customers that with effect from today, there would be a reduction in all transactions that involve physical contact at all our offices.

”PHED, therefore, recommends the use of our electronic channels for all forms of communication such as fault reporting, bill complaint, loss of supply, etc as detailed: 24/7 Telephone Centre: 070022557433, WhatsApp: 09085555055, Facebook: @Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company, Twitter: @officialPHEDC and Email: [email protected]. God protect us and bring an end to COVID-19.”