Yemisi Izuora
The Management of Eko Disco, EKDC, at the weekend condoled the family of an electrocution victim and appealed to the public to always observe the stipulated distance from power lines.
The EKEDC’s General Manager, Corporate Communications, Mr Godwin Idemudia said in a statement that the company expressed its deepest condolences to the family of late Mrs Fausat Amole who was electrocuted at the Shofolahan area of Ijeshatedo, Surulere, Lagos State January 20.
Idemudia said EKEDC’s management and staff were saddened at the tragedy, adding that the Company’s Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) department as well as the regulatory authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the actual cause of the accident that led to the victim’s death.
According to him, the management of EKEDC has initiated communication with and is engaging, the family of late Amole with regard to the tragic occurrence.
“We hereby urge the public to desist from engaging in activities such as operating ,constructing structures or carrying out commercial activities like petty trading, or other outdoor activities close to electricity installations such as High Tension/Low Tension Power lines, Rings Main Unit (RMU), Transformers to minimize the likelihood of similar occurrences.
“Safety is EKEDC’s utmost priority and we urge our esteemed customers to be their brother’s keepers by reporting illegal activities electricity installations,’’ the stamen said.
The EKEDC’s spokesman urged members of the public to utilise any of its reporting platforms to channel reports of any potentially hazardous situation via its social media platforms, 24/7 customer care line, emails and formal letters.