The Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) has called for continued partnership and collaboration with the State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), in Safeguarding Kogi’s Electricity Sector, against vandalization.
According to Alhaji Ali Atabor,
Head of Public Affairs, KERC, the appeal was made on Thursday in Lokoja during a courtesy visit by KERC’s Chairman/CEO, Engr. Ibrahim S. Abdwaaris, to the newly posted NSCDC State Commandant, Mr. Olumide Aletan.
Engr. Abdwaaris urged the NSCDC to sustain the support and cooperation it has provided, emphasizing that such collaboration with KERC is key to achieving one of the core mandates.
He described the NSCDC as a “worthy partner” and credited the corps’ proactive engagement particularly the Special Task Force team on electricity theft and other related offences as part of the successes recorded by the Commission in building hope for energy security and investment drive.
Engr Abdwaaris noted that the diligent surveillance and investigative work of NSCDC personnel on the task force have markedly improved the electricity landscape in Kogi State.
The KERC Chairman/CEO implored the NSCDC Commandant to build up security around power infrastructure for electricity sustainability in Kogi state as he believes NSCDC is best suited to provide the necessary security measures around the critical national assets.
In response, Commandant Aletan affirmed that safeguarding critical national assets is a core mandate of the corps.
He pledged to strengthen existing synergies with KERC, stating, “We are partners in progress in the protection of our national assets. We will ensure continuous in‑house training for our officers to discharge their lawful duties in accordance with our rule of engagement.
Commandant Aletan commended Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo for his partnership, support, and exemplary leadership, urging KERC to continue backing the Ododo administration’s visionary governance.
The NSCDC State Commandant also praised Engr. Abdwaaris for his professionalism, commitment, and dedication to regulatory oversight of the electricity sector in Kogi State, urging the Chairman/CEO to continue the good working relationship with NSCDC to upscale the state electricity market.
Engr. Abdwaaris was accompanied on the visit by the Commissioner for Market, Competition and Rate; Engr. (Dr.) Abdussalam Yusuf; General Manager; Market, Competition and Rate, Mr. Isah Suleiman; General Manager; Engineering Standards and maintenance, Engr. Umar Usman; and Head of Public Affairs; Alhaji Ali Atabor.