Mohammed Shosanya
The Northern Senators Forum (NSF),has lamented the recent collapse of the national grid, frequent power outages in the North and the attendant drop in socio-economic activities in Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States.
The group also expressed disgust over vandalism of national electricity infrastructure in the area, saying it has brought hardship,compromised healthcare delivery, and imposed expensive fuel costs on the people.
The Chairman of the Forum, and Senator representing Katsina Central (APC), Abdul Aziz Yar’adua,conveyed the group’s reservation in a statement on Friday.
He added that:“Small businesses are struggling to operate, hospitals are facing increased running costs, and livelihoods are being severely impacted.”
He implored the Federal Government to urgently restore power in the affected areas,stressing that focus should be on the repairs of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission lines to restore reliable power supply.
He said:“ Government should mplement measures to prevent future vandalism and protect power infrastructure.Back KEDCO’s initiatives for renewable energy and mini grid solutions to provide sustainable power options.”
He acknowledged the progress made in power distribution under the current administration and efforts being to improve the sector.
He emphasized the urgent need to alleviate the sufferings caused by the situation, as well as to revitalize economic activities in the areas.
