By Stellamaries Amuwa, Abuja
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Department of TCN recently organised a two-day awareness programme for staff of the Kaduna Region within the regional office complex.
The event focused on emergency evacuation drills and procedures to follow in emergency cases.
The AGM, Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S), Mr. Ahmed Rufai Ibrahim conducted a session on job hazard analysis, providing valuable insights into identifying and mitigating workplace hazards as well as first aid requirements for different kinds of accidents.
Similarly, the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Department in the Kano Region of TCN recently observed a Safety Awareness Week 2023.
The event, which was held in conjunction with officials from Kano State Fire Services
featured lectures and practical sessions showing how to handle fire incidents without jeopardising one’s life.
As part of the safety week programme, staff of the region participated in a two-kilometer walk, which is an important aspect of daily living that promotes fitness and healthy living.
Furthermore, management in Port Harcourt Region held their quarterly Regional Consultative Meeting with the executives of the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023.
One of the major issues discussed was the security of workers following the state of insecurity in Owerri.
Meanwhile, the Regional Transmission Manager, Dr. Tom Inugonum assured the Union that TCN is collaborating with the State Commissioner of Police on ways to protect its staff on the job as well as other persons working in several project sites within the region.
Similarly, the Lagos region of TCN today held a Regional Joint Advisory Meeting with Executives of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) at the NAPTIN Training Centre, Adelabu, Lagos.
Most of the issues discussed centred around staff welfare and the newly signed Conditions of Service.
