Prolonged blackout: Tinubu orders quick restoration of electricity in North
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and relevant agencies to speed up the pace of work to restore electricity in all the affected states in the Northern region of Nigeria.
In a statement by the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, the president expressed deep concern over the prolonged blackout in the states of the north.
Accordind to the statement, “Tinubu is now leading efforts to end the disruption that has paralysed social and economic activities, summoning the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
“President Tinubu is saddened by the reports of vandalism and wilful destruction of power infrastructure and other public assets that caused the unfortunate blackout”, the statement added.
“In a meeting with the Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, who briefed on efforts made by the Transmission Company of Nigeria to repair the damaged Shiroro-Kaduna transmission lines, the President directed a long-term solution to the problem.
“President Tinubu charged TCN engineers not to relent in bringing immediate relief to the people who need electricity to sustain their social and economic activities.
“To ensure that restoration work continues unhindered, President Tinubu also directed the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to work with the Army and Air Force to deploy adequate security personnel, including aerial cover, to protect the engineers who are fixing the damaged transmission line.
Tinubu urged traditional rulers, and other leaders of thought to closely with the security agencies to ensure security of public assets and infrastructure.
“President Tinubu implores traditional rulers, community leaders, and other leaders of thought to work with security agencies to protect public assets and infrastructure.
“He said the government will no longer condone deliberate sabotage and destruction of public utilities.
