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FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited recently launched its electricity safety awareness campaign at UNIZIK High School in Awka, as part of their 2026 Customer Service Week celebration. The company's Head of Health, Safety and Environment, Tosin Fadairo, educated students on the importance of electricity in everyday life, while also highlighting the potential dangers that can arise from careless use and improper handling.

Fadairo emphasized that electricity has the potential to be fatal if not managed with care and precaution, drawing upon the history of its inventor who met a tragic end due to electrical mishaps. The session addressed common unsafe practices, such as playing with electrical installations, touching exposed wires, and interfering with electrical faults, urging students to inform responsible adults of any such hazards they encounter.

Interactive question-and-answer segments were held during the event, allowing students to share their ideas with the FirstPower team and receive practical advice on staying safe around electricity. The company also distributed writing materials to the students as part of their engagement. Obianuju Okafor, FirstPower's Head of Customer Service, encouraged students to take the safety lessons to heart and share the knowledge with their households, emphasizing that awareness of electrical hazards could prevent accidents and save lives.

The event concluded with a presentation of special packages and gift items to the school management, with the Principal, Mrs Atinuke Israel, expressing her gratitude to FirstPower for the outreach and acknowledging the value it brings to the school community. The campaign marked Day-five and the grand finale of FirstPower's 2026 Customer Service Week, celebrated under the theme, 'The Extra Mile'.