By Abisola Oluremi
The Licensed Electrical Contractors Association of Nigeria, LECAN, wants the Oyo State Government to include its Association in rural electrification projects as done in some other States.
Speaking at a seminar in Ibadan, Chairman, LECAN, Oyo State, Engineer Sylvester Gbogi emphasized the need for government to utilize the expertise of the licensed electrical contractors for rural electrification projects.
“We are being denied of what belongs to us. As done in other states of the federation, Gov Seyi Maknde should involve us in all electricity issues including rural electricitification, street lights and solar light”
Engineer Gbogi stressed that the inclusion of LECAN members in rural electrification projects would not only enhance the quality of work but also create jobs and boost the local economy.
The Lawmaker representing Ido/ ibarapa East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Engineer Remi Oseni, represented by his Senior Legislative Aide, Alhaji Taiwo Okedina, encouraged Nigerians to embrace renewable energy to reduce consumption, urging them to always support government policies at achieving uninterrupted power supply.
” Renewable energy will go a long way at reducing cost of generating electricity, each community should ensure adequate protection are given to government property especially transformer.”
While delivering a lecture entitled “A duly certified electrical installation practitioner: a reliable pattern in the Nigerian electricity supply industry”, the immediate past Chairman of the Nigeria institute of Electrical Electronics, Engineer, Babatunde Paimo, advocated for strengthened regulations to ensure that only certified LECAN members are awarded contracts for electrical projects in the state.
Also, the Inspection Engineer, Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, NEMSA ,Engineer Sakariyau Bamidele assured Nigerians that the Agency would continue to eliminate substandard equipment and unqualified engineers in the electricity business.
Highlights of the event was an award of Grand Patron to Engineer Remi Oseni.
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