Youths Urge YEDC to Address Prolonged Power Outage in Avyi Ward, Wukari

The youths of Avyi Ward in Wukari Local Government Area, Taraba State, have called on the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) to urgently resolve the persistent power outage that has left the community in darkness for over three months.

In a statement signed by Tanko Kyen-Emoh Danjuma, representing the youths and residents of Avyi Ward, they expressed frustration over the prolonged outage, describing it as unacceptable and detrimental to their daily lives and economic activities.

The youths said they  have submitted formal complaints to YEDC, detailing the impact of the outage on their community and demanding urgent intervention.

"We have reached out to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Council (FCCPC), the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), and relevant National Assembly Committees on Power, urging them to intervene and ensure power is restored.

The residents are now calling on all relevant authorities to take immediate action and implement a lasting solution to the power outage, which has severely impacted businesses, education, and daily activities in the ward.

The youths assured the community that they would continue to monitor the situation and provide updates. They also appreciated the patience and support of residents during this challenging period.

The Avyi Ward youths reaffirmed their commitment to seeing the issue resolved and urged YEDC to act swiftly in restoring power to the community.