By AbdulRaheem Aodu Kaduna
Th e Managing Director of Kaduna Electric, Engr Garba Haruna has described vandalism of power supply assets and energy theft as the biggest challenges militating against steady power supply in the Company’s franchise area. Speaking Th ursday in Kaduna during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna state Command, Mr. Agyole complicates the situation through the strong emission of greenhouse gases.” On transportation Onyekpere urged the government to empower Vehicle Inspection Offi cers (VIO) and the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) with technologies and capacity to check the level of carbon emissions from vehicles and vehicles found emitting more than requisite levels should be made to undergo repairs for compliance. Abeh in his offi ce, Haruna refered to the Police as ‘the most strategic institution in internal security’.
He told the Police Commissioner that the North-West Power Limited, promoter of Kaduna Electric, made an initial investment of $168 million to acquire the Electricity Company and have made further investment of billions of naira to strengthen and reinforce the network after taking over. He however, lamented that the Company’s eff ort is being undermined by the menace of energy theft and vandalism. Th e Commissioner of Police, Mr. Agyole Abeh assured the Kaduna Electric team that the Command will provide all necessary security and support to the Company’s installation and personnel.
