YEDC Joint Task Force Launches Comprehensive Campaign to Tackle Right-of-Way Violations in Adamawa State.
In a proactive move to ensure public safety and prevent electrical accidents, a Joint Task Force comprising officials from Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), the Ministry of Environment, Urban and Regional Planning, and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has initiated a robust advocacy campaign to address rising cases of electrical right-of-way (RoW) violations in Adamawa State. The campaign, a series of safety initiatives of the Company was launched in Yola North Local Government Area, and aimed to raise awareness about the hazards posed by illegal structures and commercial activities carried out beneath high-tension (HT) lines. Two tragic accidents have already been recorded in Jimeta, emphasizing the need for immediate attention. According to Mr. Julius Idowu, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) personnel at YEDC, “Right-of-way violations occur when structures are built under high-tension lines or DURING commercial and business activities carried out beneath electr