HAMISU Ishaq Usman, team leader, power system planning of the Kaduna Electric Distribution Company, has said that the equipment and materials used in the execution of projects by the company are  comply with the requirements of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency, NEMSA, in line with the highest international standards.

“Our team inspects and analyses every project from inception to ascertain that we have the capacity to accommodate it,” he said.

Usman said that even when contractors are involved, Kaduna Electric ensures that such contractors get a certificate of approval from NEMSA after a first line of analysis/inspection from the company.

“Even after they have presented an approval certificate we still go for another round of inspection to ensure that it meets our Internal Standard which is an addition to the government approved requirement.”

Usman emphasised that the company discourages the use of substandard materials, pointing out that used/refurbished transformers and rusted cross amps are unacceptable. “We insist on the use 150mm Aluminum Conductor and galvanised Earth Rod as stated in our first approval letter which we observe to the highest international standards. We also recognise these installations are our asset; therefore the right materials must be used as part of a cost-effective strategy.

“We only connect projects certified by NEMSA. If the Agency doesn’t certify we don’t connect”.

—  Jul 24, 2017 @ 01:00 GMT