FIC REPORT (ABIA STATE) – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abia State Command, has pledged to collaborate with the Licensed Electrical Contractors Association of Nigeria (LECAN) to curb substandard electrical installations and tackle unlicensed practitioners in the state.
The State Commandant, CC Chukwuemeka N. Odimba, FCIA, KSM, JP, gave the assurance when he received the LECAN delegation, led by its South-East Zonal National Coordinator, Engr. Nwachukwu Anozie Charles, at the command headquarters in Umuahia.
He expressed concern over fire outbreaks, electrocution and other disasters associated with faulty electrical installations, urging contractors to comply with established regulatory standards.
The LECAN delegation called for NSCDC’s support in enforcing the provisions of the Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) Act, 2015, particularly against dealers of substandard electrical materials and unlicensed contractors.
The association’s Abia State Chairman, Mr. Uche Edward Chinwendu, lamented the losses suffered by individuals and communities due to the use of inferior electrical materials and unprofessional installations.
Commandant Odimba described power infrastructure as a critical national asset and reaffirmed the corps’ commitment to protecting lives and infrastructure through collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
He urged LECAN to provide actionable information on individuals involved in the sale of substandard electrical materials and the activities of unlicensed contractors, while intensifying public enlightenment on electrical safety and approved installation standards.
From: Onyebuchi Juliet Nwabu.
FIC Correspondent: Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
9th October 2026.
