Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has highlighted a number of safety precautions, which it advised electricity consumers to take in order to avoid accidents.
The company, which covers Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Kwara states and parts of Ekiti, Kogi and Niger states also pledged to remain open for business throughout the holiday period for payments, complaints and enquiries.
IBEDC, in a statement on Wednesday, reiterated its commitment to ensuring that all its customers across its franchise area enjoyed efficient power supply during the Christmas holiday and beyond.
The Deputy Managing Director, IBEDC, Mr. John Ayodele, was said to have given this assurance in a Christmas and New Year message issued to IBEDC customers and educated them on basic safety precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable festive period.
He said, “The festive season comes with a lot activity prone to hazards or imminent mishaps. To avoid accidents or incidents involving electricity, we urge our customers to switch off all electrical appliances and unplug from the mains when not in use and when they are leaving the house. Outdoor and open air cooking should not be done close to or under any power (low and high tension) line; and always ensure the fire is completely put out after cooking.
“Avoid overloading of electrical sockets and indiscriminate changing of electrical cutouts once there is power outage, as this leads to loose contacts and ultimately can lead to fire outbreak. Do not transact any business or perform any form of activity under the power lines. Respect the right of way for all power (low and high tension) lines.
“Do not leave young children and wards without adequate adult supervision around electrical appliances during this festive season and always. Do not place inflammable materials such as cooking gas cylinders, kerosene, petrol, and diesel inside your homes; find an appropriate location outside your apartment to keep such items to avoid fire accident especially during this harmattan season.”
Ayodele said, “Water is a conductor of electricity; do not handle powered electrical appliances, switches, sockets and electrical connections with wet hands, especially in and out of restrooms. Always ensure your hands and other parts of your body are dry before handling electricity to avoid electric shock.
“During this period, we seek the cooperation of our customers in protecting our equipment and installations from vandals and energy thieves.”
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