Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has launched
615, as the new emergency security number in Oyo
State.
This was revealed by the Governor of the state, Engineer Seyi
Makinde as one of his administration’s move to safeguard the lives
and property of citizens of the state.
According to him, the new number, which will be easy to recall
is part of plans to have a more effective communication’s centre in
the state.
The number, 615, is toll free and is expected to be handled by
competent operatives of the state’s Emergency Communications Centre
throughout the day.
This has been seen as a laudable initiative considering that in
several advanced countries their emergency numbers are usually
three figures, which are easy to remember.
When our correspondent dialed the number around 8:31 pm to
ensure if it was functional, the call was picked after about 48
seconds and the call, which was picked by Sunday Olumuyiwa was
crystal clear.
Olumuyiwa, who shed light on the operation of the number, stated
that it links with the police, fire brigade and other essential
services, assuring the people of Oyo State that it is up and
running 24/7 days.
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FG Assures Nigerians of Uninterrupted Power Supply-Jedy
Agba
The Minister of State Power, Mr. Goddy Jedy- Agba (OFR) has
reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to develop the power
sector.
Speaking on Monday when the Royal Norwegian Ambassador, Jens –
Peter Kjemprud paid him a courtesy visit in his office, Agba said
Norway has great potentials in the power sector that is beneficial
to Nigeria, and can help in the developmental process of the
country’s electricity industry, pointing out that the policy
direction of the present administration is targeted at revamping
the electricity sector and increase power supply to Nigerians.
The Minister further stated that the visit afforded them the
opportunity to explore areas of mutual benefits and create room for
investors to come into the Nigerian electricity market.
On his part, the Royal Norwegian Ambassador said they have
comparative advantage in hydro, as such, they are looking for
opportunities to share their experiences and give necessary support
to other countries. “We have a long history of generating power
electricity. In fact we do 99 percent from hydro power. Norway is a
highly industrial nation. And we built our industries from the fact
that we first of all looked at our hydro power sector to supply the
industries with cheap, efficient and stable power”.
Speaking further, he said ‘Nigeria has huge internal market and
huge possibility of expanding its industries”, just as he pledged
his country’s willingness to support Nigeria in developing and
strengthening the country’s power sector.
Etore E. Thomas
DD(Press)