TCN sensitises community on power infrastructure protection

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By Constance Athekame

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Tuesday carried out a sensitisation campaign in Leleyi Gbari, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on the protection of power infrastructure.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the campaign was part of the move to curb the incessant vandalism of electricity infrastructure.

Speaking at the campaign, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, said that vandalism of power infrastructure affects communities and the nation.

According to her, vandalism of power installations is a serious setback to socioeconomic development, causing power outages, economic losses, and disruption of essential services.

”The consequences of vandalism are far-reaching, impacting not only on  the affected communities but also the entire nation.

”I want to emphasise that the security and integrity of our power infrastructure is a collective responsibilities.

”As host communities, you have a vital role to play in safeguarding these critical installations,” she said.

She said that by working together with TCN, the citizens can help ensure the security and integrity of the transmission towers.

”I  urge you to take ownership of these power installations and report any suspicious activities or incidents to the authorities.

”Your vigilance and cooperation can significantly reduce the incidence of vandalism and related crimes,” she said.

Mr Ismaila Doguwa, Assistant General Manager, Gwagwalada Transmission Station, said that the company had been battling with incessant vandalism.

Doguwa said that the campaign was necessary to educate the community on the protection of power infrastructure.

He said that security agencies and vigilance groups were doing their best to protect power installations, adding that they should do more.

”We know that security agencies are doing their best to protect power installations, but we are appealing to them to do more to ensure stable power supply.”

The head of Leleyi Gwari Community, Yusuf Sarki,  appreciated TCN for bringing the campaign to the community.

Sarki said that the community was ready to work with TCN and security agencies to protect power installations in the area.

”Since you have brought the campaign to our community, we are ready to work with the security agencies and vigilance groups to protect the power installations in our area,” he said.

Sarki appealed to the Federal Government to connect the community to the national grid.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Kadiri Abdulrahman

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