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By Seyi Babalola
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has directed the Chief of Defence Staff to provide security for the repair of the electricity tower.
The instruction is in conformity with the directives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is very concerned about this development on the recent collapse of the grid due to third party interference which resulted in widespread power outages across Northern Nigeria, causing significant disruptions to citizens’ lives.
This was made known in a statement signed by the Director (Information and Public Relations) of the ministry, Henshaw Ogubike on Tuesday, 29th October, 2024.
The statement reads “To prevent interference from non-state actors, the Minister has directed the Chief of Defence Staff to provide adequate security for the workers to repair this critical national infrastructure.
“The goal is to prioritize the repairs and ensure the grid’s functionality for the benefit of all citizens.
“The Minister urges all Nigerians, particularly those in affected states, to remain patient and show understanding as efforts are underway to address the situation.”
