Yola Electricity Distribution Company, YEDC, has invested over N19 billion in its network rehabilitation and systems upgrade in the process of its operations since take over.
This was stated by Mr. Siraj Abdullahi, a Board Member of the company who represented the Chairman, during the management’s condolence visit to the Taraba State Governor over the unfortunate incident of electrocution that claimed the lives of some residents of the state.
The incident, which occurred recently, is still under investigation by the relevant authorities.
The Entourage included the Vice Chairman, Alhaji Awwal Manga, members of senior management and staff of YEDC.
Mr. Abdullahi expressed his deep sorrow and sympathy to the government and people of Taraba State over the loss of lives and property caused by the electrocution.
He assured them that YEDC was committed to providing safe and reliable electricity supply to its customers and would cooperate fully with the investigation to prevent such occurrences in the future.
He stated that “YEDC had invested over 19 billion Naira into its network to improve its infrastructure and service delivery and is working hard to ensure that all its customers enjoy uninterrupted power supply and benefit from its various initiatives such as prepaid meters, customer care centers, and social responsibility programs”.
The Deputy Governor of Taraba State, Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi Alkali, who received the YEDC delegation on behalf of the Governor, appreciated their gesture and commended them for their prompt response to the incident.
He said that YEDC had shown that it was a much more humane organization than others, saying “They did not wait for the investigations to be concluded before they came to condole with us and support the victims and this is indeed heartwarming.”
He also acknowledged the efforts of YEDC in improving the power sector in the state and urged them to continue to deliver quality service to their customers. He assured them of the government’s support and cooperation in addressing the challenges facing the electricity industry.
The Galadima of Muri, Lamido Abba Tukur was appreciative of the visit by the high echelon of the Company and assured them that power distribution in the state has improved. Lauding the rehabilitation projects which have been completed in the states he expressed great satisfaction with YEDC’s initiative of replacing bare conductors with recline cables and high quality poles, he stated “you have come to Jalingo and turned some of our communities to Abuja with the quality of work you have carried out.
YEDC had previously sent a delegation to the affected community where the incidence occurred and had taken responsibility of all medical bills and associated costs.
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