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TCN Warns Kebbi Residents Against Vandalism, Erecting Illegal Structures On High-Tension

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TCN Warns Kebbi Residents Against Vandalism, Erecting Illegal Structures On High-Tension

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has warned residents against vandalism and erecting of illegal structures under the national grid which is the national critical assets.

The Assistant General Manager, TCN, Birnin Kebbi, Alhaji Mustapha Hassan Aliero gave the warning during a one-day sensitisation and public awareness campaign tagged “Right of Way, encroachment, and vandalism of high-tension installations”, held in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.

Alhaji Mustapha Aliero said the essence of the sensitisation was to enlighten the general public on the need to safeguard and take ownership of critical national assets by taking protective measures to avoid stealing and vandalism.

He explained that, Koko and Yauri local governments are the areas most vulnerable to vandalism, recalling that to safeguard the area, the company had to engage the services of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), to protect the facilities provided by the company.

According to him, the recent collapse of the national grid recently is from the area which they have send their personnel to repair it, adding that when there is a breeze, the tower easily collapses, and that is why this sensitisation is very necessary.

The AGM also advise people to desist from building houses, shops and other structures close or under the national grid as they may resulted to safety risks, encroachment, electrocution, fire hazards and structural collapse, and lack of availability of electricity.

Some of the participants, interviewed by Radio Nigeria, says, the campaign came at a right time as harmattan season is approaching now and urged the management of TCN, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory, (NERC), to join hand together toward enlightenment of the public to know their rights and responsibilities expected from them.

They also assured to give all the necessary support and contribution toward preventing national critical assets from vandalization
and assured to dessiminate the knowledge and information gain from the campaign dawn to their Communities.

The participants were drew from all angles ranging from electricity consumers, traditional leaders, religious leaders, government officials, artisans, civil society organisations, youths groups and the media.

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Governor Abba Commissions Quick Response Squad of Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse

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Governor Abba Commissions Quick Response Squad of Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse

The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially commissioned a modern Quick Response Squad for the Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, reiterating his administration’s determination to reduce drug abuse in the state to the barest minimum.

This was contained in a press release issued by Mustapha Muhammad, the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor

​Speaking at the event, Governor Yusuf expressed confidence in the ongoing efforts, noting that drug abuse in Kano State has significantly reduced. He praised the chairman and members of the Task Force for their unwavering commitment to achieving the agency’s mission and vision.

​”I am the happiest man in Kano today as we continue to push drug abuse down to the barest minimum,” the Governor declared.

​He further highlighted that individuals apprehended will undergo skill acquisition and apprenticeship programs designed to keep them meaningfully engaged and prevent a relapse into drug use or illicit activities.

​Governor Yusuf, accompanied by the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismaila Falgore, along with other top government officials, was taken on a guided tour of the newly commissioned facility.

Expressing delight at the rapid progress made, the Governor commended the Task Force for its impressive achievements within a short period.

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Governor Abba Commissions Quick Response Squad of Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse

The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially commissioned a modern Quick Response Squad for the Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, reiterating his administration’s determination to reduce drug abuse in the state to the barest minimum.

This was contained in a press release issued by Mustapha Muhammad, the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor

​Speaking at the event, Governor Yusuf expressed confidence in the ongoing efforts, noting that drug abuse in Kano State has significantly reduced. He praised the chairman and members of the Task Force for their unwavering commitment to achieving the agency’s mission and vision.

​”I am the happiest man in Kano today as we continue to push drug abuse down to the barest minimum,” the Governor declared.

​He further highlighted that individuals apprehended will undergo skill acquisition and apprenticeship programs designed to keep them meaningfully engaged and prevent a relapse into drug use or illicit activities.

​Governor Yusuf, accompanied by the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismaila Falgore, along with other top government officials, was taken on a guided tour of the newly commissioned facility.

Expressing delight at the rapid progress made, the Governor commended the Task Force for its impressive achievements within a short period.

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Governor Abba Commissions Quick Response Squad of Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse

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Governor Abba Commissions Quick Response Squad of Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse

The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially commissioned a modern Quick Response Squad for the Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, reiterating his administration’s determination to reduce drug abuse in the state to the barest minimum.

This was contained in a press release issued by Mustapha Muhammad, the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor

​Speaking at the event, Governor Yusuf expressed confidence in the ongoing efforts, noting that drug abuse in Kano State has significantly reduced. He praised the chairman and members of the Task Force for their unwavering commitment to achieving the agency’s mission and vision.

​”I am the happiest man in Kano today as we continue to push drug abuse down to the barest minimum,” the Governor declared.

​He further highlighted that individuals apprehended will undergo skill acquisition and apprenticeship programs designed to keep them meaningfully engaged and prevent a relapse into drug use or illicit activities.

​Governor Yusuf, accompanied by the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismaila Falgore, along with other top government officials, was taken on a guided tour of the newly commissioned facility.

Expressing delight at the rapid progress made, the Governor commended the Task Force for its impressive achievements within a short period.

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