November 3, 2024

Nigerians are fed up with constant black out and electricity failure – Elizade University VC

…Seeks common front against Nigerian systemic failure

The Vice-Chancellor of Elizade University, Professor Kayode Ijadunola, has said that Nigerians are fed up with constant black out and electricity failure in the country.

He therefore challenged the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to step up efforts in ending the frustration of electricity consumers by offering quality service in its business areas especially the University Community.

The Vice Chancellor spoke when he met with the Company’s Regional management team led by Mr Remi Faola who were on a courtesy call on the VC.

According to him, the younger generations are growing impatient with the systemic failure being experienced in Nigeria, hence the pervading Japa Syndrome and there is need to form a common front to find lasting solution to the hydra-headed problems confronting the Nigerian nation-state, particularly with regards to power failure.

He noted that efficient Power Supply is the bedrock of economic growth and sustainable development.

Professor Ijadunola said teaching and learning as well as the welfare of students in Elizade University cannot be compromised and therefore, his administration will not joke with anything that threatens such.

The University don who appreciated the quality attention by BEDC team to Elizade University, however, said there is the need for everyone to see Public Service ‘beyond the call of duty’ while also thanking the team for the reassurance of continued better service on campus.

The Regional Head of BEDC, Mr Remi Faola thanked Elizade University for the existing mutual cooperation between the two organisations.
He attributed the load shedding currently being experienced in parts of Akure to De-Generation and gas shortage.

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The BEDC team noted that plans are already being concluded to upgrade Akure Power Supply Chain to that of Osogbo.