EEDC cautions its customers against unsafe acts
The Enugu Electricity Distribution PLC (EEDC) has cautioned
electricity customers and the general public against activities capable of
causing fire outbreak on its power installations and properties belonging to
members of the public, this harmattan period.
This was conveyed in a release to newsmen over the weekend
by the Head of Communications, EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh.
While making the call, Ezeh recounted the losses EEDC and
some members of the public have suffered over the years due to the uncontrolled
and unsafe activities carried out by some persons during the dry season.
"Last year, we lost over five transformers (with the
Feeder pillars and other accessories) and spans of aluminum cables to bush
burning; while properties, houses and farm lands belonging to some individuals
were not left out", Ezeh added.
The harmattan season is a period when the bushes, trees,
farmlands and other objects get dry and can easily catch fire at the slightest
opportunity or exposure.
"Most of our transformers are located within
residential areas and in some cases near farmlands and bushes, and are always
at risk when engulfed by fire".
Ezeh therefore warned those who engage in the use of
fireworks popularly known as "knockout" during Yuletide to be
cautious while doing this. He further admonished smokers who usually drop
remnants of their cigarettes where there are combustible materials.
He further called on parents and guardians to admonish their
children and wards against the act of throwing "knockouts" at random
this harmattan season, so they don’t incur avoidable expenses for them in the
event of any mishap.
Those who engage in bush burning for hunting or farming
purposes and those who burn refuse close to distribution substations are
advised to apply caution to ensure such acts are controlled and do not get out
of hand to cause any damage.
EEDC is working assiduously to deliver improved and reliable
services to its esteemed customers, and calls on them to reciprocate by
engaging in the right activities that will help sustain these efforts.
EMEKA EZEH
Head of Communications, EEDC
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