IBEDC launches new electricity payment solution

<p>The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has launched iRecharge, a new electricity payment solution that allows customers to pay bills through a simple bank transfer into a unique meter account number.</p>, <p>The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, IBEDC, Engr Kingsley Achife, in his speech at the launch of the platform on Thursday at the company’s head office in Ibadan, said the payment solution aligns with IBEDC’s commitment to excellent service delivery, which is at the heart of its operations.</p>, <p>He said, “iRecharge is more than just a payment aggregator platform; it is a testament to our dedication to providing convenient, efficient, and hassle-free payment solutions for our customers. This innovative platform aims to revolutionise how our customers interact with us, making their lives easier and more convenient.</p>, <p>“With i-Recharge, our customers can pay their bills with just one simple bank transfer because every meter has a permanent bank account number. This platform offers a seamless and user-friendly experience, allowing customers to recharge their accounts, pay bills and manage their electricity consumption with just a few taps on their mobile devices. It brings the power of technology to their fingertips, empowering them to take control of their energy usage and expenditures.</p>, <p>“The IBEDC and i-recharge teams have worked tirelessly to ensure that i-Recharge is not only user-friendly but also secure and reliable. We understand the importance of safeguarding our customers’ information and transactions. Therefore, we have implemented robust security measures to protect their data and privacy, providing them with peace of mind as they engage with the platform.”</p>, <p>In his remarks, the Managing Director iRecharge, Tomi Araromi, said the payment solution adopts simple, safe, convenient, and accessible means of paying bills.</p>, <p>Araromi said, “At iRecharge we have distilled through most of the challenges associated with electricity bill payments and have develop