The organization attributed the problem to the existence of poor electrical installations and the employment of staff who lacked the necessary qualifications.
In response to the frequent failure of the national grid, the Licenced Electrical Contractors of Nigeria (LECAN) has pointed the finger of blame at quackery and other unethical techniques.
LECAN denounced the ongoing blackout in Borno State during its national general meeting on Wednesday, which took place in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State.
The organization attributed the problem to the existence of poor electrical installations and the employment of staff who lacked the necessary qualifications.
Dr. J.J. Etim, President of LECAN, delivered a speech at the occasion in which he decried the widespread disdain for standards that regulate electrical installations.
He linked this disregard to grid failures and fire outbreaks that could have been prevented across the country.
“A week ago, a large storey building was gutted by fire here in Yola. That was as a result of using poor quality materials and possibly using quacks to do the installation”
Regarding the poor state of electrical infrastructure, the North-East coordinator of the organization, Ishaku Bameri, voiced concern.
He also mentioned that the worsening scenario was contributing to the worsening of poverty across the country.
“We can’t sit on the fence or remain silent; we should address the challenges by directly lobbying the National Assembly to enact necessary laws to solve the pressing problems of LECAN and avert fire disasters emanating from the poor jobs of quacks.
“It is sad to note that Borno State has suffered blackout for almost three years now; while Yobe is challenged with incessant power cuts or power instability.
“The fate of LECAN members in these two states can only be imagined as they remain out of business due to total blackouts or frequent load shading.
“Another disaster that is untenable is how our markets are stocked with substandard materials: wires, cables and other electrical items which are either undersized or have poor installations.”