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Electricity Body, MAN Collaborate On Facility Standardisation
The Nigerian Electricity Management and Services Agency (NEMSA) and Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) are to collaborate to ensure use of quality electrical equipment to check industrial hazards.
Mr Peter Ewesor, the Chief Executive Officer, NEMSA gave the indication yesterday after he met with the Director-General of MAN, Mr Remi Ogunmefun,
Ewesor said the motive for the meeting was to ensure harmonious relationship between the two organisations and avert crisis.
According to him, the meeting is essentially to ensure a cordial relationship between us because members of MAN are industrialists and factory owners.
“Our men visit them from time to time to carry out what we call statutory inspection and certification of electrical installations and facilities.
“We want them to know that our men are their friends and are there to carry out services that will benefit them, staff and the public.
“If their installations are not in good shape and in compliance with our standards, there may be crisis,’’ he said.
Ewesor said there was always the need to check the electrical equipment and installations to ensure they met safety standards.
According to him, as an agency of government that has just come on board, it is incumbent on us to sensitise every segment within the sector.
“It is good that we begin the sensitisation with MAN, so that we can evolve rules of engagement’’.
Ewesor said the agency was planning to set up more zonal offices for effective supervision of electrical installations and other functions.
“We had 15 zonal offices across the country at inception; we have established an additional one to bring it to16 zonal offices.
“We will create additional three or four zonal offices to ensure we move closer to the public, so as to police the industry well,’’ he said.
Responding, Ogunmefun said the meeting was to obtain clarification on the activities of NEMSA.
According to him, we met to seek clarification on the scope of work and activities of NEMSA.
“Now, we know that their activities are backed by law, we have to obey the laws.
“Prior to this meeting, we were not satisfied with their activities because they just visit our factories without informing us in advance.
“This has led to disruptions in our production resulting in huge losses,’’ he said.
Ogunmefun said with the current engagement, conflict and disruptions would be avoided.

Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike delivering a speech, during the flag-off of reconstruction of Igwuruta/Chokocho Road, yesterday. Photo: Egberi Sampson
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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