ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), and Chief Electrical Inspector of the Federation, Engineer Olusegun Adesayo, has urged power correspondents to give greater prominence to electrical safety awareness, regulatory compliance and public education in their reporting.

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‎Adesayo said the media had an important responsibility beyond reporting challenges and achievements in the power sector, stressing the need to educate Nigerians on electrical safety, regulatory compliance and ongoing reforms aimed at improving electricity service delivery.

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‎He reaffirmed NEMSA’s commitment to ensuring that electricity installations, equipment and networks across the country comply with prescribed technical standards and regulations to safeguard lives and property.

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‎According to him, electricity infrastructure must not only deliver power but also meet established safety and regulatory requirements to protect consumers and prevent avoidable accidents.

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‎He noted that as the Federal Government continues to pursue reforms in the power sector, improved electricity supply must go hand in hand with safety, quality and reliability.

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‎The NEMSA chief executive therefore called on journalists to promote responsible reporting and public awareness of electrical safety, urging them to work closely with the agency in building a culture where safety is recognised as everyone’s responsibility.