From Nahum Sule, Jalingo
The Taraba State Commissioner for Energy and Economic Development Engr. Naomi Tanko lament 3 weeks total electricity blackout in the North East region of Nigeria.
The Commissioner in a press briefing on Thursday in Jalingo call on the Federal government for immediate intervention as economic activities has been halted in the region pointing specifically Jalingo, the Taraba State capital.
In her words she asserts that “I am deeply saddened by the recent disruption in electricity supply caused by the vandalization of four (4) transmission line towers along Jos-Gombe 330kV line on 22 April 2024. These senseless acts of sabotage have not only jeopardized the reliability of electrical infrastructure in the North-East region but have also resulted in widespread inconvenience and hardship for our community, plunging millions into blackout”.
“To our sister states in the North-East region, we have felt and observed keenly the increase in the insecurity that has plagued us all especially during these days of total blackout for some and partial electricity supply restored for some”.
She further state that the issue is a federal matter and she want to assure citizens that they are taking the matter very serious and they have been working tirelessly with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) to address the situation.
Naomi also stressed that, despite the Fact That the Vice President is from the region little or no attention has been given to situation from the federal level. “We have also contacted the Minister of Power, and we are yet to get positive feedback for the weeks of blackout to a state capital such as Jalingo in Nigeria. The lengthy time to respond to this matter is concerning as it shows complete neglect by the FGN to Taraba state and the region” she said.
