A technical employee of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has sustained injuries after suffering an electric shock while carrying out maintenance work on a power distribution line in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
The incident, which occurred around 6:20 p.m. on Saturday at the Ado-Poly Satellite Campus area, involved Mr. Akinyemi Bamidele, a technical linesman working on the 11kV Basiri Feeder following scheduled maintenance.
In a statement issued on Tuesday in Benin City, the company’s Head of Branding and Corporate Communications, Mrs. Evelyn Gbiwen, said the worker sustained burns to his arm and other parts of his body during the operation.
She explained that Bamidele was immediately rushed to the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital in Ado-Ekiti, where he is currently receiving medical attention.
According to the company, the injured staff member is in stable condition and responding positively to treatment.
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Gbiwen said BEDC remains committed to the welfare and safety of its workforce and is providing the necessary support to the injured employee throughout his recovery.
She also disclosed that the company has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the electrical incident.
“The findings of the investigation will guide any necessary corrective measures to prevent a recurrence,” the statement said.
The electricity distribution company reiterated its commitment to maintaining high safety standards while carrying out operational activities across its franchise areas.