Energy

IBEDC Promises Stable Power Supply to Customers

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The management of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, Plc has promised customers in its franchise that there would be a stable power supply during the Easter celebrations.

In a statement on Friday, the IBEDC Managing Director, Kingsley Achife, said the company would also keep its technical team on standby to address all issues that may arise during the festivities.

The MD urged all citizens, particularly Christians, to embody the spirit of love and compassion, fostering unity and collective prosperity.

“ Achife reaffirms IBEDC’s commitment to providing good service delivery throughout the Easter festivities.

“He assures customers that the technical team will be on standby to promptly address any electrical faults that may arise during this period,” the statement read partly, urging its customers to call for assistance through its customer care line,” the statement read.

The managing director cautioned against the engagement of unqualified individuals to handle electrical issues within communities, stressing the importance of adhering to safety protocols and proper earthing of premises.

He also underscored the dangers of tampering with electrical installations, stressing that such actions are not only illegal but also pose serious risks to electrical accidents.

Achife urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads and avoid driving under the influence of alcohol while adhering to traffic regulations to prevent accidents involving electrical infrastructure.

The IBEDC’s promise of stable power supply is coming amid complaints of power outages from its customers in Ogun, Oyo, Osun, and others.

Punch/ Oluwayemisi Owonikoko

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Religion

Easter Celebration: Muslim Faithful Felicitate Christians

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Nigerian Muslims, under the leadership of the President-General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, have congratulated Christians on the Easter celebration.

In a statement by NSCIA’s Deputy Secretary General, Salisu Shehu, and addressed to the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Daniel Okoh the NSCIA stated that Easter is a religious landmark that serves as a “springboard for spiritual renewal, religious re-awakening and general rebirth.”

“The Nigerian Muslim Ummah wishes you many happy returns of the seasons. We also wish you and ourselves a renewed commitment to holiness and righteousness to the glory of God and the greatness of our beloved country.

The Council also called for collaboration between NSCIA and CAN to unite to “admonish and discourage Pastors and Imams, from desecrating their pulpits with political partisanship and hate speech.”

“As a people of faith united by our father, Abraham, the recent history of our dear nation and faith communities are being threatened by the machinations of politicians.

These digressions can only be attributed to the handiwork of the devil, whose guile is ultimately weak indeed, Qur’an 4:47. Easter serves as another opportunity to redirect our attention to our shared values and ideals of fasting, love, prayer, penance and cooperation.

According to the President-General of the Council, the 2023 general election, specifically the presidential election, has been very divisive along ethnic and religious lines.

PR/Nafiu Busari

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Security

Easter: We are committed to a more secure Oyo State – Police

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By Rasheedah Makinde

Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mr Adebowale Williams while felicitating with the Christian faithful has assured of adequate security measures to ensure a crime-free environment during and beyond the Easter festivities.

The police commissioner stated this while briefing his officers and men on their preparations towards Easter Celebration at the Police Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan. 

Mr Adebowale said the command’s spotlight during this period shall be beamed extensively on critical infrastructures, places of worship, recreation centres, public spaces, correctional facilities, media houses, financial institutions, all connecting routes and major highways leading inwards and outside the state.

Consequently and in line with Standard Operational Practices, SOP, the commissioner explained that he has directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Heads of Tactical teams and formations throughout the command to lead security operations from the frontline.

He said these shall include; intelligence-led convoy patrols, intensive stop-and-search, surveillance routines around critical infrastructures/residential areas and also purposeful raids to rid criminal elements.

He explained that the command had also increased layers of supervision for its field operatives to provide the necessary guidance and as well ensure optimum professionalism while discharging their statutory duties in tandem with respect to the rights of residents.

While reiterating the command’s commitment towards a safer and more secure Oyo State, the police commissioner appealed to residents to continue cooperating with the officers and men of the command and be relentless with the provision of actionable, credible and timely information to help nip crime in the bud.

“In cases of emergencies, the Command can always be reached through these emergency control room numbers: 615 (toll-free) (OYO STATE SECURITY TRUST FUND), and Oyo State Police Command emergency lines 07055495413 and 08081768614. The NPF Rescue Me app is also available for free download on both Android and Apple IOS, for Android and iPhone users respectively”.

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Security

Easter: We’ve taken proactive steps to boost security – Delta NSCDC Boss

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The Delta State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, says the force has deployed over two thousand personnel across the twenty-five local government areas to maintain the peace during the Easter celebration.

This was contained in a press release on the modalities for a peaceful Easter festivity in the area, which is signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, DSC Emeka Okwechime.

The statement notes that the order by the State Commandant of NSCDC, Mr Iskilu Akinsanya, was a proactive step to sustain the peaceful environment in the state, and in line with the mandate of the Corps to protect lives, property and critical national infrastructure.

The statement points out that a total of two thousand four hundred and eighteen officers, were drafted into the tactical squad, the anti-vandal unit and counterterrorism units.

Others are the Rapid Response Unit and men from the Department of Intelligence and Investigation.

It urges the Commanders of the area commands and divisions in the three senatorial districts of the state to supervise the mission in accordance with best global practices.

Oghenero Eghweree

Religion

President Buhari Rejoices with Nigerians on Easter Celebration

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President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with Christians on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration.

The President’s felicitation is contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, 

He recalls that a year ago, celebrations were somewhat subdued, as the nation battled the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic.

President Buhari praises Christians for their resilience and understanding throughout the lockdown period, but urges them to celebrate this year’s Easter cautiously. 

The statement says he appreciates the sacrifices of doctors, nurses and other frontline health workers, who have made the difference in saving lives and ensuring the reduction of the spread of the virus.

President Buhari expresses gratitude to Nigerians, who have religiously adhered to various interventions to curb the spread of Covid-19. 

As Christians celebrate Easter, the President says it is an opportunity to renew hope and faith, show love and appreciation to one another and not to despair, no matter the challenges of the period.

The President says the government will continue to ensure that the weak, the poor and the underprivileged are not abandoned.

He explains that the government has reached out with palliative care, even amid dwindling resources; the government has tried its utmost to provide support to families and businesses affected by the effect of the pandemic. 

The President commends law enforcement and military personnel, who continue to confront evil-minded individuals through the darkest of nights to keep us safe.

He says he is convinced that the new resolve within the security personnel to make sure that insecurity in the country becomes part of our history will come to pass. 

The President advises Nigerians not to allow the antics of a few mischief mongers to fragment the unity and faith that the vast majority of citizens of the country cherish and believe in.

In the spirit of Easter, the spirit of Faith, the spirit of Belief, and the spirit of Hope, the President says Nigerians are better and stronger as one nation under God.

Abdullah Bello