President Bola Tinubu on Monday issued a directive to the Ministry of Energy to take decisive motion towards saboteurs who’re obstructing the advance of energy provide and vandalizing services throughout the nation.
The Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, made this identified in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, whereas inspecting the Ayede Sub-Regional Station in Ibadan as a part of his working go to.
Adelabu, who left the All Progressives Congress to contest the 2023 governorship election underneath the Accord Social gathering, not too long ago returned to the APC after Tinubu appointed him minister of energy.
He additionally disclosed that the ministry had acquired the help of the Nationwide Safety Adviser, Nubu Ribadu, to make sure that saboteurs are handled severely, decrying the extent of vandalism of the Transmission Firm of Nigeria by saboteurs throughout the nation.
The minister mentioned: “We have now to fulfill expectations. We is not going to hand over till we obtain an enchancment in power provide. We work with everybody to guard nationwide property. We work along with the NSA to make sure ample safety of power provides. We will see the saboteurs at work.
“Some individuals are not completely happy that we’re bettering the provide, however we is not going to be intimidated. They may meet us there. We have now the help of the President and the Nationwide Safety Advisor to deal with saboteurs who’re poised to vandalize the nation's installations and destroy its power distribution operations.”
He mentioned he would institute a compensation and motivation program amongst energy stations, rewarding the highest three.
“No matter we are able to do to enhance the well-being of your individuals and enhance your work, I’ll do it. We’ll implement all good solutions you carry to our consideration. Good efficiency is rewarded, however extra reward means extra work,” he added.
Adelabu was acquired by the Managing Director of TCN, Abdulazeez Ahmed, the Appearing Managing Director of Ayede Distribution Sub-Area, Akinkunmi Olukunmi, the Managing Director/Chief Government Officer of Ibadan Electrical energy Distribution Firm, Kingsley Achife, the Managing Director of Osogbo Area, together with Muhammad Yankuz.
