The sensitisation campaign is in line with the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, NEMSA.
By Abeng Ovat
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Published on June 3, 2026
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2 min read
The management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited, a subsidiary of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC, has appealed to customers and the general public in Anambra State to stop buying and selling under high tension cables.
Engr Tosin Calab Fadairo, Head of Health Safety and Environment, First Power Electricity Distribution Company Limited, gave the advice while speaking to Journalists shortly after sensitising traders at the popular Aroma Junction in Awka, on Wednesday, on the danger of trading under high tension cables.
He said sensitisation campaign is in line with the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, NEMSA.
Fadairo said that the danger of trading under such high tension cables far outweighs the profits of any business transaction.
According to him, “Today, we are sensitising the people to always stay clear of electrical installations, overhead wires, snapped/cut wires and pole. It’s dangerous to trade under such environment.
“Its dangerous for landlords and other residence to connect the electricity grid by themselves using quacks.
“Traders should trade 5.5 metres or 11 steps away from the high tension cables for their own safety and the safety of their patronisers.”
Fadairo described those fearlessly engaging in buying and selling under the high tensions as suicide missioners.
Also speaking, the Head of Communication, FirstPower, Mr Izunna Okafor, warned that the company will embarked on a wide enforcement (disconnection exercise) of the affected buildings if the they falled to complaince.
He noted that the sensitisation campaign is currently ongoing across the state.
