WorldStage Newsonline— The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has urged operators in the power industry to brace up for the challenges that will come as a result of the impact of rainstorms on electricity installations, with the onset of raining seasons.
Head, Public Affairs Department, NERC, Dr. Usman Arabi who disclosed this in a statement on Friday said the agency will ensure that electricity is produced and consumed in strict observance of the electricity industry’s Health and Safety Standards.
Arabi said: “This seasonal natural disruptions occasioned by the rainy season has further imposed on the industry operators additional responsibilities to operate in strict compliance with the terms and conditions of their licence and health and safety standards in the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
“Electricity generation, transmission and distribution companies are by this statement reminded of their responsibilities to be on the alert and clear faults along their lines and installations as when and when due as claim of natural disaster will not serve as tenable defence to avert sanctions in instances of accidents.
“Consumers of electricity are also advised by this statement to report damaged and vandalism of electric installation at the nearest service or business units of their electricity distribution companies to avert loss of lives and property.
“The Commission is continuously committed to ensuring quality, safe and reliable electricity supply services.”
