Sixty-Four Years Of Nationhood: NEMSA Assures Of Safe Electricity Supply To Nigerians
By SUNDAY ABBA, Abuja
As Nigeria marks 64th anniversary of nationhood, the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) has affirmed its commitment to enforcing technical standards and regulations to ensure safe and reliable electricity supply to the people.
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the agency and Chief Electrical Inspector of the Federation (CEIF) Engr Aliyu Tukur Tahir gave the assurance while congratulating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and all Nigerians on the 64th Independence Anniversary.
Acknowledging the unflinching support of Mr President and Adelabu, the Minister of Power, to NEMSA, the CEIF assured Nigerians of the Agency’s determination to effectively discharge its mandate which includes: enforcement of technical standards and regulations, technical Inspection, testing and certification of all categories of electrical installations, including electricity meters to ensure efficient production and delivery of safe, and reliable power supply, and guarantee safety of lives and property in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) and allied industries in the country
While urging unity and adherence to core values such as justice and fairness, Engr Tahir emphasised NEMSA’s role in preventing electrical accidents and ensuring quality in electrical installations.
“The agency remains dedicated to its mandate of technical inspection, testing, and certification to enhance safety in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry,” he said.
In a statement issued from his office on Monday, 30th September, 2024, Engr Tahir urged Nigerians to make the country a safe and better place by imbibing the values and principles of the founding fathers.
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These values, he said, were patience, sacrifice, piety, faith in God, justice and fairness, support for one another, and persistent reliance on the Creator in all areas of their daily lives.
“It has been 64 years since our nation got her independence. The grace that has sustained us as a nation has proven without doubt, the love God has for us. The fact that we have survived and lived with the concept of “Unity in diversity” with diverse language, culture and religion, is a proof that we have truly grown as a nation and a people.
“Indeed, there are some setbacks; however, one cannot deny the fact that even the most powerful nations have these setbacks.
“It is therefore important that we take a collective effort in rebuilding our dear nation by striving to make our country a better and safe place by following the values and principles taught by our fathers”, he said.
The NEMSA boss urged Nigerians to continue to pray for peace, stability and prosperity in the country, stressing the importance of unity in overcoming the current challenges in the nation.