• Home
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Fact-Check
  • Economy
  • National
  • Security
  • Features
  • State
  • Event
  • E-Book
Search
  • Home
  • About
  • Adverts
  • Contact
Sign in
Welcome! Log into your account
Forgot your password? Get help
Password recovery
Recover your password
A password will be e-mailed to you.
PRNIGERIA PRNigeria News
PRNIGERIA PRNIGERIA
  • Home
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Fact-Check
  • Economy
  • National
  • Security
  • Features
  • State
  • Event
  • E-Book
Home General FG Reads Riot Act to Certified Electrical Contractors
  • General
  • National

FG Reads Riot Act to Certified Electrical Contractors

By
Timothy Oyedeji
-
July 27, 2016
Fashola
Works Minister Fashola

…….Our Safety will not be compromised – Fashola

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN has read out the government resolve to stamp out sharp and unethical practices which had hitherto characterized the  Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), stressing that henceforth only certified, suitably qualified electrical installation contractors are to operate in Nigeria as it is now mandatory that only those issued with graded licences  by Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) will be allowed to practice in the system.

The Minister who was represented by the Minister of State, Mustapha Baba Shehuri at the flag – off event for the revalidation certification of contractors, the Minister bemoaned the fact that before the creation of NEMSA, the industry has been bedeviled with unprofessionalism and quackery this has led to spate of electrical electrocutions and untimely deaths.

The main objective of the certification exercise is to ensure that only skilled, experienced and competent professionals engage in the business of electrical installation work in the country.

Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, (NEMSA) as regulator is critical to the survival of the industry and the attainment of government’s planned incremental, stable and uninterrupted power supply, as it would do all it can in ensuring network stability which could be aggravated by poor workmanship, construction and installation of power networks.

         “Our safety will not be compromised, as government will sanction defaulters as we do not wish to loose lives of our citizens anymore, so also the loss of properties, due to someone’s negligence and poor judgment”.

Read Also:

  • In Zamfara, Bandits Kingpin Bello Turji Frees Over 100 Abductees in Renewed Peace Effort
  • Army Arrests 88 Suspects, Recovers Arm, Rescues Hostages Nationwide
  • Customs Moves Against Vehicle Smuggling, Launches Verification System

         Furthermore, the Minister said that having their certificates or licenses withdrawn would not be enough punishment for culprits as they will face the full wrath of the law which stipulates prosecution for criminal misconducts for erring contractors.

         The Minister reiterated that government is committed to ensuring through NEMSA, that electrical installations are safe and certified so also other work places in Nigeria, adding that this will go a long way in generating stable network, quality electrical installation in residential, Commercial and industrial premises. Also, the power sector is poised to deliver safe regular and uninterrupted power supply, thereby ensuring safety of lives and property at all times.

Earlier, Eng. Peter Ewesor, the Managing Director/ CEO of NEMSA going down the memory lane, said this certification was formerly known as  Electrical Wiring Licence issued only to qualified electrical installation wire-men and contractors on the premise that safety would be ensured, this practice had it draw-backs, which resulted in fire outbreaks on buildings due mainly to weak compliance monitoring.

         This has put more responsibility on NEMSA in line with its slogan “safety first, safety always” and with improved manpower availability and spread of electrical inspectorate officers in today’s power sector, it is now more compelling for the regulatory body to check these lapses largely responsible for state of disrepair.

         Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries–Licenced Electrical Contractors’ Association of Nigeria, (LECAN), Otunba Dele Adetola promised Government that members of his association will make judicious use of the licence issued to them, saying that they would contribute their quota to uninterrupted power supply to Nigerians as planned by Government.

Timothy Oyedeji

 Director, (Press)

VISIT OUR OTHER WEBSITES
PRNigeria.com EconomicConfidential.com PRNigeria.com/Hausa/
EmergencyDigest.com PoliticsDigest.ng TechDigest.ng
HealthDigest.ng SpokesPersonsdigest.com TeensDigest.ng
ArewaAgenda.com Hausa.ArewaAgenda.com YAShuaib.com
  • TAGS
  • Babatunde Raji Fashola
  • Minister of Power
  • Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency
  • SAN
  • Works and Housing
Previous articleFG Flags Off First Graduate Farmers Scheme
Next articleDSS Nabs Kidnap Syndicate in Military Uniforms
Timothy Oyedeji
Timothy Oyedeji
https://prnigeria.com
PRNigeria is the pioneer Press Release Distribution agency in Nigeria. A member of image Merchant Promotions limited, PRNigeria encourages individuals and organisations to be more transparent in their information management. with dedicated Editorial staffs, the PRNigeria ensures that information provided on its platforms are timely, factual and authoritative Read more at: //prnigeria.com/about/
Facebook Twitter

RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR

In Zamfara, Bandits Kingpin Bello Turji Frees Over 100 Abductees in Renewed Peace Effort

Gallant Nigerian Troops

Army Arrests 88 Suspects, Recovers Arm, Rescues Hostages Nationwide

Customs Moves Against Vehicle Smuggling, Launches Verification System

court Judiciary

Court Sentences Two to Death by Hanging for Murder of Kano Varsity Lecturer

NAHCON

NAHCON Inaugurates Aviation Monitoring Committee for 2026 Hajj

Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC

Resolve ASUU Disputes in 4 Weeks or Face Nationwide Strike, Labour Warns FG

Mohammed Idris

No Christian Genocide in Nigeria, Says FG, Tasks PR Experts on Truthful Narratives

NIPR Unveils World PR Forum 2026, Says Nigeria Ready to Host the Globe

Two Years of Great Leadership at Voice of Nigeria by Banyinorim Agbo

NAF Graduates Anti-Drone Radar Experts to Boost Air Defence Capabilities

Ilorin Emirate Group Launches ₦500 Million Multi-Purpose Complex Fundraiser in Kano

Troops Raid Bandits Hideout, Recover Cache of Arms, Ammunition in Plateau

LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply

Log in to leave a comment

Recent Posts

  • In Zamfara, Bandits Kingpin Bello Turji Frees Over 100 Abductees in Renewed Peace Effort
  • Army Arrests 88 Suspects, Recovers Arm, Rescues Hostages Nationwide
  • Customs Moves Against Vehicle Smuggling, Launches Verification System
  • Court Sentences Two to Death by Hanging for Murder of Kano Varsity Lecturer
  • NAHCON Inaugurates Aviation Monitoring Committee for 2026 Hajj
  • Home
  • About
  • Adverts
  • Contact
© 2020 PRNigeria. All Rights Reserved.
Latest News
In Zamfara, Bandits Kingpin Bello Turji Frees Over 100 Abductees in Renewed Peace EffortArmy Arrests 88 Suspects, Recovers Arm, Rescues Hostages NationwideCustoms Moves Against Vehicle Smuggling, Launches Verification SystemCourt Sentences Two to Death by Hanging for Murder of Kano Varsity LecturerNAHCON Inaugurates Aviation Monitoring Committee for 2026 HajjResolve ASUU Disputes in 4 Weeks or Face Nationwide Strike, Labour Warns FGThe Kano Model: How Faith Leaders Can Fight Disinformation in Nigeria and West AfricaNo Christian Genocide in Nigeria, Says FG, Tasks PR Experts on Truthful NarrativesNIPR Unveils World PR Forum 2026, Says Nigeria Ready to Host the GlobeTwo Years of Great Leadership at Voice of Nigeria by Banyinorim AgboAlleged Coup Plot: Politicians and Military Officers from Southern and Northern Nigeria Under InvestigationTroops Crush Boko Haram Attack in Bama, Lose Commanding Officer in Fierce ClashNAF Graduates Anti-Drone Radar Experts to Boost Air Defence CapabilitiesIlorin Emirate Group Launches ₦500 Million Multi-Purpose Complex Fundraiser in KanoTroops Raid Bandits Hideout, Recover Cache of Arms, Ammunition in Plateau
X whatsapp