The number of Nigerians that died in electricity-related incidents rose to 47.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2024, hitting 34 from the 23 fatalities recorded in Q2 during the period under review.
The latest report from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) stated that during the quarter (2024/Q2), no casualty was recorded among the Generation Companies (Gencos) while NESCO and Yola were the only Distribution Companies (Discos) that did not record casualties.
“Relative to 2024/Q1, the number of accidents increased by 14.55 per cent, that is, 55 to 63, while the number of fatalities increased by 47.83 per cent, that is 23 to 34, but the number of injuries decreased by 45.16 per cent, from 31 to 17,” NERC said.
Pursuant to Section 34(1)(e) of the Electricity Act 2023, which mandates the commission to ensure the provision of safe and reliable electricity to consumer, the commission said it had continued to monitor the health and safety performance of the sector.
According to NERC, licensees are mandated to submit monthly Health and Safety reports to the Commission in accordance with the requirements of their licence.
