The Minister of State for Power Alhaji Mohammed Wakil on Friday directed the Yola Distribution Company to reconnect Biu in Borno State to the national grid within 48 hours.
Wakil gave the directive after a closed door meeting with the management of the company in his office in Abuja.
Mr Olawale Rasheed the Special Assistant to the Minister on Media stated this in a statement in Maiduguri.
“Wakil told the management that the Emir of Biu Alhaji Mustapha Aliyu had given assurance of safety for the personnel of the company in Biu as well as commitment that the residents will fulfill their obligations of paying their bills once power is restored.
“The minister who appreciated the company for operating in spite of the difficult circumstances in the North East assured the management that the leaders and youth of Biu have resolved to create and sustain positive operating environment for the company,” Rasheed said.
He quoted Wakil as saying: “We appreciate your difficult operating environment. We accept there are challenges. But the issues are resolved now. Your men are safe. I have assurances of leaders of the community.
“Provide light and our people will pay their bills. We will support you in all manners possible.
“Be assured that you and your staff are safe in Biu. In the meantime, you are to reconnect Biu within 48 hours”.
The company had cut off power supply to the town for several months due to non payment of bills by residents.
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