Senator representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District and APC governorshiip candidate in Nasarawa state, Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, has pledged to continue engaging relevant authorities and stakeholders to address the challenges facing communities in his constituency and ensure the restoration of essential services following a windstorm that destroyed an electricity transmission tower in Aso Kodape, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.

Wadada gave the assurance during a visit to Aso Kodape to assess the damage caused by the windstorm, which reportedly damaged homes and disrupted electricity supply to the community.

The senator said the welfare and safety of residents remained a priority, assuring the people that he would sustain engagements with the relevant authorities until their concerns received the necessary attention and power supply was fully restored.

During the visit, Wadada was accompanied by the Executive Chairman of Karu Local Government Area, Barrister Abubakar Madaki, and the Esu of Aso Kodape, His Royal Highness Joseph Sabo. The delegation met with residents and community stakeholders to assess the extent of the destruction and listen to the concerns of those affected.

According to the senator, he had contacted the Honourable Minister of Power before visiting the community to discuss the incident and the need for urgent government intervention.

He expressed satisfaction that work had commenced towards addressing the damage to the electricity infrastructure, describing the ongoing efforts as an important step towards restoring normalcy to the affected community.

The windstorm’s destruction of the transmission tower has left residents grappling with power disruption, while damage to homes has raised concerns about the safety and welfare of affected households.

Wadada reiterated his commitment to working with government agencies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that the challenges confronting communities across Nasarawa West receive the attention they deserve.

He said his approach to representation was centred on visiting affected communities, listening to residents and pursuing practical interventions to address their needs.

The senator’s visit comes amid efforts to address the impact of the windstorm and restore electricity infrastructure in Aso Kodape.