The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has advised customers to take precautions during the rainy season to prevent electrical accidents, electrocution and property damage caused by flooding.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Mr Chijioke Okwuokenye, said this during an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja.
Okwuokenye urged residents to stay away from fallen or damaged electrical wires and to report damaged poles, exposed conductors, or sparking electrical equipment to AEDC for immediate attention.
Okwuokenye said children should be kept away from electrical installations and flood-prone areas.
He also cautioned customers to avoid handling electrical appliances with wet hands.
He further advised that households should switch off the main electrical supply if flood waters threatened their premises.
The AEDC boss stressed the importance of engaging only qualified and competent electricians for electrical repairs.
He warned customers against attempting to reconnect damaged electrical installations on their own.
According to him, prompt reporting of electrical hazards can help prevent accidents, save lives, and ensure a faster response to emergencies.
On post-flood safety, the MD advised customers not to restore electricity until all flood waters had completely receded.
He recommended that a qualified electrician should first inspect the internal wiring and electrical installation before power was restored.
Okwuokenye also urged residents to replace any damaged wiring, sockets, switches, distribution boards and protective devices.
He said damaged electricity meters or other AEDC equipment should be reported immediately for inspection and replacement where necessary.
Okwuokenye said that flooded electrical equipment should not be energised until it had been thoroughly inspected and certified safe by qualified personnel.
He said adhering to these safety measures would significantly reduce the risk of electrocution, fire outbreaks and damage to electrical appliances during the rainy season. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
By Adeola Akinbobola
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has advised customers to take precautions during the rainy season to prevent electrical accidents, electrocution and property damage caused by flooding.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Mr Chijioke Okwuokenye, said this during an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja.
Okwuokenye urged residents to stay away from fallen or damaged electrical wires and to report damaged poles, exposed conductors, or sparking electrical equipment to AEDC for immediate attention.
Okwuokenye said children should be kept away from electrical installations and flood-prone areas.
He also cautioned customers to avoid handling electrical appliances with wet hands.
He further advised that households should switch off the main electrical supply if flood waters threatened their premises.
The AEDC boss stressed the importance of engaging only qualified and competent electricians for electrical repairs.
He warned customers against attempting to reconnect damaged electrical installations on their own.
According to him, prompt reporting of electrical hazards can help prevent accidents, save lives, and ensure a faster response to emergencies.
On post-flood safety, the MD advised customers not to restore electricity until all flood waters had completely receded.
He recommended that a qualified electrician should first inspect the internal wiring and electrical installation before power was restored.
Okwuokenye also urged residents to replace any damaged wiring, sockets, switches, distribution boards and protective devices.
He said damaged electricity meters or other AEDC equipment should be reported immediately for inspection and replacement where necessary.
Okwuokenye said that flooded electrical equipment should not be energised until it had been thoroughly inspected and certified safe by qualified personnel.
He said adhering to these safety measures would significantly reduce the risk of electrocution, fire outbreaks and damage to electrical appliances during the rainy season. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)