By Muhammad Maitela, Damaturu
The Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has directed the Rural Electrification Board (REB) and Yola Electric Distribution Company (YEDC) to restore the 33kv line from Potiskum to Damaruru with immediate effect as an alternative power for Damaturu.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Baba Malam Wali.
He said, “as a result of the power outage in Damaturu and environs, the Governor Mai Mala Buni has contacted the Federal Government for the construction of the vandalised 33KVA towers.”
“The TCN has already awarded contract for the reconstruction of the affected towers.
“Meanwhile, in order to provide alternative power to Damaturu and Environs, Gov. Buni has directed the R.E.B and YEDC to restore the 33KV line from Potiskum to Damaturu with immediate effect.
“The general public is therefore enjoined to kindly exercise patience as Government is doing everything possible to address the situation.
“The general public is further called upon to continue to pray for peace and prosperity of the state and the country at large.” Said in the statement.
The suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Thursday burnt down a power transmission line supplying power to Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State.
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