In the first quarter of 2024, 23 Nigerian electrical workers lost their lives while performing their jobs.
This is stated in the most recent report from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.
According to the Commission’s report, 23 workers died in 55 accidents during the first quarter of 2024.
NERC revealed that of the 55 accidents reported during the study period, 31 others were injured.
“The total number of accidents in 2024/Q1 was 55 which resulted in 31 injuries and 23 fatalities,” the report revealed.
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A breakdown of the major causes of casualties (deaths and injuries) recorded in Q1 2024 are wire snaps – six deaths and six injuries; illegal/unauthorized access – five deaths and two injuries; acts of vandalism – two deaths and five injuries; unsafe acts/conditions – 10 deaths and 12 injuries; falls from height – two injuries.
The report said that out of the 54 casualties reported in the quarter, the licensees with the highest number of casualties were Eko Disco(13); Benin Disco (8); Jos Disco(6); and Aba Power (6).
“Cumulatively, Discos accounted for 96.30 percent of casualties recorded in 2024/Q1 continuing a trend observed in previous quarters (98.48 percent in 2023/Q4) that the distribution segment is the biggest contributor to safety issues experienced in the NESI (Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry”, the report partly reads.
The study shows that the Nigerian electricity supply sector lacks safety protocols.
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