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Determination of Cable Sizes for Various Current Ratings

I was opportune to visit a site at Obe, a small community in Benin City, Edo State where I was startled at what I saw the electrician do. Firstly, I observed that there was no registered Engineer on site (Civil/Electrical) all the artisans were all carrying out their duties based on their technical knowhow without an form of design or a qualified Engineer to guide. But whom do I blame? The Workmen? No, The Professional Engineers not on site? No, The successful Businessman Client? YES…

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WITH 24HRS POWER SUPPLY IN NIGERIA MOST HOUSES WILL GET BURNT

I had a conversation with a Senior Manager (name withheld)  with one of the Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOS) in Nigeria, below is the excerpts that led to my conclusion of the caption of this story: “WITH 24HRS POWER SUPPLY IN NIGERIA MOST HOUSES WILL GET BURNT”

ME:    Good day Sir,  how is work going thus far? I will like to find out from your personal opinion what you feel about the power situation in Nigeria?

MANAGER: Power read more