COMPPART Urges Akwa Ibom Govt to Tackle Power Infrastructure Vandalism across State
Sunday EhigiatorA civil society organisation, COMPPART Foundation for Justice and Peacebuilding, has called on the Akwa Ibom State Government to urgently address the widespread vandalism of electricity infrastructure and unconnected
Civil society group COMPPART has urged the Akwa Ibom State Government to take immediate action against the widespread vandalism of electricity infrastructure and unconnected transformers across the state. In a letter addressed to Governor Pastor Umo Eno, COMPPART pointed out that residents in numerous communities have been left in prolonged darkness due to the destruction of electric poles, cables and wires.
The foundation also highlighted cases where transformers have been installed but remain unconnected, as well as instances of broken transformers that have not been repaired. This ongoing lack of electricity is contributing to economic hardship, insecurity and poor service delivery in the affected areas. COMPPART called for a comprehensive assessment of the situation and proposed measures such as greater community ownership and vigilance, stronger collaboration between communities and security agencies, and a state-wide strategy to prevent future vandalism.
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