chairman ahmed tinubu ball The Minister of Energy, Adebayo Adelabu, and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, have been invited over the prolonged power blackouts that have seriously disrupted daily life and economic activities in the North.
According to a statement on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu, who expressed concern over the situation, also charged the minister and other relevant agencies to expedite the restoration of power in all affected states.
Reports say at least 17 out of 19 states in the north have been affected by the blackout, which has lasted for about two weeks following the sabotage of the Shiroro-Kaduna lines.
Tinubu expressed disappointment over the situation, especially the widespread impact of power disruptions on northern communities.
After receiving a briefing from Minister Adelabu on the state of repair of the damaged Shiroro-Kaduna transmission lines, President Tinubu stressed the need for a permanent, long-term solution.
He urged engineers of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to expedite their work to provide immediate relief to the affected communities.
In another directive, Tinubu directed Ribadu to collaborate with the Army and Air Force to ensure the safety of TCN personnel and contractors working on the damaged lines, including providing air cover to prevent any additional disruptions. Is included.
This measure is intended to ensure that restoration efforts continue without interruption, protecting engineers and infrastructure from future threats.
The President also called on traditional rulers, community leaders and influential figures in the North to support security agencies in protecting public properties and infrastructure from further vandalism.
Affirming a stance against the deliberate destruction of public utilities, Tinubu warned that the government will no longer tolerate acts of sabotage against the country's power infrastructure.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed concern over the blackout in the Northern region of Nigeria last week. He is now leading efforts to end the disruption that has paralyzed social and economic activities, calling on the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
“The President has directed the Minister of Power and relevant agencies to accelerate the pace of work to restore power in all affected states of the North.
“President Tinubu is saddened by reports of vandalism and deliberate destruction of electricity infrastructure and other public properties which led to the unfortunate blackout.
“In a meeting with the Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, who briefed on the efforts made by the Transmission Company of Nigeria to repair the damaged Shiroro-Kaduna transmission lines, the President directed for a long-term solution to the problem.
“President Tinubu charged TCN engineers for failing to provide immediate relief to those who need electricity to sustain their social and economic activities.
“To ensure that the restoration work continues uninterrupted, President Tinubu has directed the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and the military to deploy adequate security personnel including air cover to protect the engineers repairing the damaged transmission. And directed to work with the Air Force. Line.
“President Tinubu has urged traditional rulers, community leaders and other thought leaders to work with security agencies to protect public properties and infrastructure.
“He said the government will no longer tolerate deliberate vandalism and destruction of public utilities,” the statement said.
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