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Ekiti govt writes BEDC, rejects power outage for two months
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Ekiti State Government has rejected the planned outage of electricity for the two months of July and August by the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), saying that it amounts to an unacceptable economic waste.
In a letter written by Professor Mobolaji Aluko, the commissioner for public utility, to the MD/CEO, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Abuja, he MD/CEO, Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), Benin-City and the Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Company (NERC), Abuja
dated June 30, 2024, said no direct notification/communication was made to the state government.
The letter titled: RE: NOTIFICATION OF POWER DISRUPTION/OUTAGE IN ADO-EKITI AND AKURE FOR TWO MONTHS (JULY, AUGUST 2024) FOR NINE HOURS EACH DAY (8.00AM TO 5.00PM), which was obtained by Premium Times read:
“Our attention has been called to public notifications, both in print and in jingles in English and in Yoruba, of the intention of BEDC under advice by TCN
to disrupt power supply to the transmission stations in Akure and Ado-Ekiti -and in effect to adversely affect the Ekiti State and Ondo State areas – fornine hours each day (8.00am to 5.00pm) from July 1, 2024 to August 31,
2024.
“No direct notification/communication was made to the Ekiti State Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (MIPU) on this matter, nor was approval sought and obtained from the Ekiti State Electricity Regulatory Bureau (EKSERB), saddled by law with the full authority to regulate the electricity industry in Ekiti State.
“The planned disruption of electricity for three-eighths of each day for sixty- two days, amounting to five hundred and fifty-eight hours (558) total and twenty-three days of outage in these two months amounts to an unacceptable economic, financial and social price to be paid by the citizens of
Ekiti State, and we totally reject such a plan.
Consequently, we ask for an immediate suspension of the plan, while we call for an emergency meeting with the regional heads of TCN, BEDC and NERC at 12:00 noon Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the Office of the Honourable
Commissioner, MIPU, The Secretariat, Ado-Ekiti, in order to devise an alternative and far less adverse plan to achieve the same stated aims, namely
“to carry out critical maintenance work on the 132KV Akure Osogbo
transmission line…(and) the installation of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) and
other activities.”
“We request prompt attention to this matter while we are eager to work collaboratively toward a sustainable solution that will benefit both citizens of
the State and the Ekiti State Electricity Supply Industry.
“In the time being, accept our highest regards.”
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Suspected gunmen abducted a landlord and his daughter in the Ijede area of Ikorodu in Lagos.
In a statement on Sunday, Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos police spokesperson, said the kidnappers abducted the victims on Wednesday.
Hundeyin added that on Saturday, the command rescued the kidnapped victims unhurt and handed them over to their family members.
According to the police spokesperson, the command has launched a manhunt for the perpetrators.
“The police received information that some kidnappers invaded Ijede community and kidnapped two persons,” the statement reads.
“Upon receipt of the report, police operatives were mobilised to the scene where it was observed that the kidnappers forcefully gained entrance into the house of a 40-year-old man, killed the security dog and kidnapped him.
“The kidnappers equally forced their way into the nearby house and kidnapped the landlord’s 25-year-old daughter.
“With the collaborative efforts of both the police joint task force and other stakeholders, the kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt and handed over to their family members.
“The area is relatively calm and being closely monitored, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend the wanted suspects.”
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, until December 31, 2026.
Nandap, who joined the NIS on October 9, 1989, was appointed as Comptroller-General on March 1, 2024, with an initial tenure set to end on August 31, 2025.
A statement by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, said Tinubu commended Nandap for her leadership, noting improvements in border management, immigration modernisation, and national security under her watch.
“Under her leadership, the Nigeria Immigration Service has witnessed significant advancements in its core mandate, with notable improvements in border management, modernisation of immigration processes and national security measures.
“President Tinubu commended the Comptroller-General for her exemplary leadership and urged her to continue dedicating herself to the Service’s strategic priorities, which align with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” the statement read.
He also reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the NIS in safeguarding Nigeria’s borders and ensuring safe and legal migration.
Tragedy strikes the entertainment world as American actor and singer, Richard Chamberlain, passes away, leaving an Irreparable void.
According to reports, the renowned actor passed away prior to his 91st birthday, following complications from a stroke.
His passing has sparked an outpouring of condolences from fans and industry colleagues alike, as they mourn the loss of a beloved talent and celebrate his enduring legacy.
Moreover, tributes have flooded social media, with many remembering Chamberlain’s iconic roles in ‘Dr. Kildare,’ ‘Shōgun,’ and ‘The Thorn Birds.
His contributions to the entertainment industry and his lasting impact on audiences worldwide are being widely acknowledged.
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