By Giwa SHILE
The Management and staff of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) on Friday sympathized with the family of an electrocution victim and appeals to the public on the need to observe the stipulated distance from power lines.
The company’s General Manager, Corporate Communications, Mr Godwin Idemudia, hereby expresses EKEDC’s deepest condolences to the family of late Mrs. Fausat Amole who we are informed; was involved in an alleged electrocution incident occurring at the Shofolahan area of Ijeshatedo, Surulere, Lagos State on Sunday, 20th January 2019.
Idemudia said that EKEDC’s management and staff are saddened at this tragic happening and confirm that the Company’s Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Department as well as the Regulatory authorities are currently investigating this incident to determine the actual cause of the accident that led to the victim’s death.
The Management of EKEDC has initiated communication with and is engaging, the family of late Mrs. Fausat Amole in light of the tragic occurrence. We urge that the family be accorded the privacy required at this difficult time.
“We hereby urge the public to desist from engaging in activities such as operating construction sites or commercial ventures, petty trading, or other outdoor activities close to electricity installations such as High Tension/Low Tension Power lines, Rings Main Unit (RMU), Transformers to minimize the likelihood of similar occurrences.
“Safety is EKEDC’s utmost priority and we urge our esteemed customers to be their brother’s keepers by reporting instances of premises and activities located dangerously close to electricity installations.
“Members of the public can utilize any of our reporting platforms to channel reports of any potentially hazardous situation via our social media platforms, 24/7 customer care line, emails and formal letters,” the statement reads.
