The Enugu Electricity Distribution PLC (EEDC) has cautioned its customers as well as the general public against indiscriminate bush burning and acts capable of causing fire outbreak, as the harmattan season sets in.
This call was made by the Head, Corporate Commission, EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, in a statement made available to newsmen.
According to the statement, “fire outbreaks have been identified as one of the common risks facing EEDC, especially during the harmattan season”.
As a result of this, EEDC is reminding her customers of the need to be cautious during this period. He said that the EEDC has commenced public sensitization of her customers across its network, using the electronic mass media and digital platforms. T
he harmattan season is synonymous with dry wind, which makes it very easy for fire to spread, thereby causing destruction of lives and property.
“Our major concern is those in the rural communities that engage in hunting activities, who usually set the bush on fire. We appeal that even if they must engage in such, which they should exercise caution and do so in a well-coordinated manner, to avoid causing damage to our installations located within their environment”.