Power Minister, Adelabu Talks Tough, Vows To Deal With Saboteurs Vandalising Power Facilities

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ministry of Power has received a direction from President Bola Tinubu to take severe action against saboteurs who are attempting to undermine the nation’s efforts to increase power supply by damaging its facilities.

The Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu issued the warning on Monday during the inspection of Ayede sub-regional station in Ibadan, capital of Oyo State.

He revealed that the Ministry has received support from the President Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to take strong actions against vandals nationwide.

He further disclosed that he will implement an incentive program for power plants, with prizes going to the top three.

The minister said, “We must live up to expectations. We will not relent until we achieve improvement in power supply. We are working with everyone to protect national assets. We are working with the NSA for adequate protection of power facilities. We can see the saboteurs at work.

“Some people are not happy that we are improving supply, but we cannot be intimidated. They will meet us there. We have the support of the President and the National Security Adviser to deal with saboteurs who are poised to vandalise the nation’s installations, and destroy its power distribution activities.”

“Whatever we can do to improve your people’s welfare to improve on your job, I will do. We are going to implement whatever good suggestions you bring to our attention. Good performance will be rewarded, but more reward means more work.” He concluded

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