In a move to enforce qual
ity control and standard of electricity installations across the country, any manufacturer who endangers the lives of Nigerians through fake power equipment would face the wrath of the law.
The Minister of State for Power, Hon Mohammed Wakili, gave the warning at the inauguration of the re-modelling National Meter Testing Station recently in Lagos.
Wakili stated that having reformed the generation, transmission and distribution sub-sectors, government is focused towards delivery of safe and reliable electricity supply to Nigerian masses.
He said, the present administration is resolved to enhance the confidence and satisfaction of both consumers and investors through sustained inspection, testing and certification of electrical materials and equipment.
“Electricity materials should be of the right quality and specifications.  All categories of electrical installations, power systems and networks must be properly planned, deigned and executed before use”, he said, stressing that gone were the days of sub-standard equipment and installations which compromised safety of citizens.
“The long arm of the law shall catch up with those endangering the lives of Nigerians”, he warned, adding that Nigerians not only want adequate power supply but also safety and reliability of equipment.
He said Electricity Management Services Limited (EMSL) was established to guarantee safety and quality control.
Wakili remarked that EMSL is a pivotal of the power sector which provides technical support services of enforcement of technical standard, safety as well as specifications in the power sector, pointing out that EMSL has made remarkable success within its short period of existence.

Chris Oluoh

People scooping kerosene from the drainage at the scene of a tanker accident at Uselu in Benin-City.