- The House of Representatives Committee attributes ongoing vandalism in Nigeria’s power sector to weak enforcement of existing safety regulations
- Chairman Rep. Sulaiman Gumi emphasizes the need for stricter compliance to enhance safety standards and address theft and malpractices
The House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations has attributed the persistence of vandalism, sabotage, and other malpractices in Nigeria’s power sector to regulatory agencies’ failure to enforce established rules and regulations.
Rep. Sulaiman Abubakar Gumi, Chairman of the Committee, made this assertion during a briefing on Tuesday at the National Assembly to present the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry Safety Conference.
He expressed concern that despite the federal government’s efforts to address safety issues in the power sector, problems such as vandalism, theft, the installation of electricity by unlicensed electrical installers, and the production, marketing, and use of sub-standard electrical materials continue to persist.
Gumi highlighted the need for increased compliance and enforcement of laws and policies to enhance safety standards and regulations in the sector. He noted that the situation in the power sector calls for serious concern, particularly regarding adherence to safety standards.
He also emphasized that the committee plans to collaborate with all stakeholders in the power sector to address these ongoing challenges and improve the overall safety and integrity of the power supply system.