The Yola Electrical energy Distribution Firm, YEDC, has issued a powerful warning to residents of Taraba State in opposition to setting up buildings underneath or too near electrical energy constructions, citing severe security dangers.
The warning was delivered by the corporate’s Regional Supervisor, Aliyu Aminu, throughout a stakeholders’ sensitization engagement organized in collaboration with the Nigerian Electrical energy Regulatory Fee, NERC, on Tuesday in Jalingo.
Aminu emphasised that such unsafe building practices may endanger lives attributable to potential publicity to electrical radiation and different hazards.
“There needs to be a protected distance between any construction and electrical gear,” he cautioned.
As a part of the corporate’s ongoing efforts to reinforce service supply, Aminu additionally known as on unregistered electrical energy shoppers to promptly register with YEDC.
He highlighted the significance of correct registration and common invoice funds, noting that clients underneath Band A now take pleasure in 24-hour electrical energy provide in lots of areas of Taraba.
“Well timed cost of electrical energy payments is important,” a YEDC consultant acknowledged. “We don’t function in isolation. We buy energy for our clients and incur extra operational prices, so common cost is crucial to keep away from service disruptions.”
The corporate additionally urged clients dealing with points to make use of official grievance channels slightly than resorting to aggressive or abusive conduct towards employees.
“Harassment or intimidation of YEDC personnel is not going to be tolerated,” the corporate mentioned. “We’re dedicated to serving the general public, and cooperation from clients helps us do our job extra successfully.”
A number of stakeholders on the occasion counseled YEDC for enhancements in electrical energy provide throughout the state, significantly in Jalingo, the capital.
The corporate reaffirmed its dedication to buyer satisfaction, security, and fostering mutual respect with the communities it serves.
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