By Francis Ekeh

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) and Chief Electrical Inspector of the Federation, Engr. Aliyu Tukur Tahir has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Vice-President Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, The Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu and the entire nation on the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebration.

In a statement issued from his office on Monday Septmeber,30,2024, Engr Tahir urged Nigerians to make the country a safe and better place by imbibing the values and principles which our forefathers left behind.

These include; patience, sacrifice, piety, faith in God, justice and fairness, support for one another, and persistent reliance on the Creator in all areas of their lives.

“It has been 64 years since our nation got her independence. The grace that has sustained us as a nation has proven without doubt, the love God has for us. The fact that we have survived and lived with the concept of “Unity in diversity” with diverse language, culture and religion, is a proof that we have truly grown as a nation and a people.

“Indeed, there are some setbacks; however, one cannot deny the fact that even the most powerful nations have these setbacks.

“It is therefore important that we take a collective effort in rebuilding our dear nation by striving to make our country a better and safe place by following the values and principles taught by our fathers”, he said.

The Chief Electrical Inspector of the Federation (CEIF) further urged Nigerians to continue to pray for peace, stability and prosperity in the country stressing the importance of unity in overcoming the current challenges in the nation.

While acknowledging the unflinching support to the Nigerian Electricity Management Services by His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and the Honourable Minister of Power Chief Adelabu, the NEMSA helmsman assured Nigerians of the Agency’s determination to discharge its mandate which includes; the enforcement of Technical Standards and Regulations, Technical Inspection, Testing and Certification of all categories of electrical installations, electricity meters and instruments to ensure an efficient production and delivery of safe, reliable and sustainable electricity power supply and guarantee safety of lives and property in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) and allied industries in the country.

Lastly, Engr. Tahir wished all Nigerians a joy- filled independence day celebration.