Power minister sets up panel to stop grid attacks

The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has formed a ministerial committee to combat vandalism of power infrastructure across Nigeria. This committee includes security agencies and stakeholders from the electricity sector, aiming to address repeated attacks that have disrupted electricity supply and caused significant repair costs.

The committee's primary objectives are to enforce existing laws, deploy protective technology, and conduct public sensitization to prevent further attacks, thus ensuring a stable and reliable electricity supply. The move follows the National Security Adviser's involvement and aligns with the critical infrastructure unit of the Office of the National Security Adviser, emphasizing that protecting electricity assets is a national security priority.

The inaugural meeting saw representatives from various key institutions, proposing measures to prevent vandalism, define responsibilities, and enforce existing laws against such attacks. The committee is expected to reconvene soon to review progress and ensure sustained efforts to protect power infrastructure.