Avoid driving under influence of alcohol – IBEDC warns residents

Commuters and residents of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Kwara, Niger, Ekiti and Kogi have been warned to avoid driving under the influence of alcohol.

Interim Managing Director of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), Kingsley Achife gave the warning on Friday.

Achife in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan said the need to avoid driving under the influence of alcohol is necessary to prevent collision with electric poles and other forms of accidents during the independence day celebration.

While enjoining residents to be moderate during the 62 independence anniversary, Achife advised motorists to observe traffic rules to avoid accidents that could damage electricity installations.

He also urged Nigerians to continue to strive for the development of the country, adding that one of the catalysts that drive the growth and development of any economy is electricity.

The statement said “Avoid driving under the influence of alcohol and observe traffic rules to prevent collision with electric poles and other forms of accidents during the independence celebration.

” The sacrifices and the ideologies of the founding fathers should remain the watchword for a united and peaceful country.

” Nigerians should continue to strive for the development of the country, based on this, IBEDC is committed to contributing its best to national development through excellent service delivery, improved power supply, prompt response to customers’ complaints and bridging the metering gap across our franchise”.