Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has commenced knowledge sharing campaigns through formation of Energy Conservation Clubs in secondary schools within its franchise. The exercise is aimed at inculcating energy efficiency values and safety culture among young minds.
A statement by the Head, Corporate Communication of the Company, Abdulazeez Abdullahi, stated that the Energy Conservation Clubs are established “to guide the young minds on global best practices on energy efficiency and create awareness on hazard such as; global warming, electrical accidents, energy conservation techniques and other valuable safety measures through lectures, awareness campaigns and live demonstrations”.
He disclosed that the maiden edition of the programme was inaugurated at Government College, Kaduna where about one hundred (100) students participated in the Club activity.
Abdulazeez Abdullahi, who was represented by Mal. Idris Muhammad of the Corporate Communications Department of Kaduna Electric, sensitised the students on the Nigerian electricity value chain, importance of energy conservation, energy efficiency techniques, career talk and effect of drug abuse and cultism among youth.