President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has raised concerns about the prolonged blackout affecting the Northern region.
The North has experienced days of darkness due to the vandalism of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line.
In a statement on Monday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, said his principal “is now leading efforts to end the disruption that has paralysed social and economic activities, summoning the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.”
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Onanuga stated that the President has instructed the Minister of Power and relevant agencies to expedite efforts to restore electricity to all affected states.
“President Tinubu is saddened by the reports of vandalism and wilful destruction of power infrastructure and other public assets that caused the unfortunate blackout.
“In a meeting with the Minister of Power, who briefed on efforts made by the Transmission Company of Nigeria to repair the damaged Shiroro-Kaduna transmission lines, the President directed a long-term solution to the problem,” the presidential aide said.
The statement quoted President Tinubu as urging TCN engineers to persist in their efforts to provide immediate relief to those in need of electricity for their social and economic activities.
“To ensure that restoration work continues unhindered, President Tinubu also directed the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to work with the Army and Air Force to deploy adequate security personnel, including aerial cover, to protect the engineers who are fixing the damaged transmission line.
“President Tinubu implores traditional rulers, community leaders, and other leaders of thought to work with security agencies to protect public assets and infrastructure.
“He said the government will no longer condone deliberate sabotage and destruction of public utilities,” the statement added.
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