Abia State Government has voiced strong concern over the growing vandalism of power assets, a problem that has been disrupting electricity supply across the state and imposing financial burdens on the public sector.
The incidents have affected the reliability of power delivery to communities throughout Abia, forcing residents and businesses to cope with frequent outages and the associated costs of alternative energy sources.
Officials say the damage to power infrastructure not only hampers everyday life but also strains the state’s budget, as repairs and replacements add to already tight public finances.
In response, the government has called on law‑enforcement agencies and local communities to take collective action to safeguard public projects and prevent further vandalism.
These statements were reported by Punch Nigeria.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>