Nored electrifies Oshihau
Oshihau, like many other rural villages, has been without access to electricity since the country's independence in 1990.
Nored, through its social responsibility programme, commissioned the electrification of Oshihau village in the Omusati Region at the weekend.
Oshihau, in the Onesi constituency, like many other rural villages, has been without access to electricity since independence.
About 150 potential customers at Oshihau can be now be connected to the grid and enjoy the benefits that come with access to electricity.
According to Nored CEO Fillemon Nakashole its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme will ensure access and the availability of electricity to rural and peri-urban communities.
Nakashole said the project was fully funded by Nored at a cost of N$303 000.
“The commissioning of Oshihau village is one of the electrification projects carried out and fully funded by Nored, through its CSR programme, to provide and increase access to electricity in informal settlements,” Nakashole said.
“Many similar projects were also earmarked in other regions within our area of operations, with a view to improve and transform the social and economic welfare of our rural communities.”
Nakashole said with the electrification of Oshihau, he has no doubt that a number of development opportunities will be unlocked.
He revealed thus far only 16 people from Oshihau have been connected and called on other residents to apply to be connected and have electricity in their homes and businesses.
Nakashole also used the opportunity to caution the villagers to refrain from unsafe and illegal practices, as they have serious consequences.
“Electricity is paramount for development. However, electricity safety is of outmost importance and hence the beneficiaries are advised not to engage in unsafe practices, such as electricity theft, through bypasses and tampering... Illegal practices can cause death by electrocution and unnecessary injuries,” Nakashole said.
Sharing her excitement, Oshihau resident Teopolina Shiyuka expressed her profound gratitude and satisfaction towards Nored, saying with her house connected to electricity, her family's lifestyle will improve.
“Now my children can read their books at night, because there is electricity,” Shiyuka said.
She said she and other community members previously raised funds and had taken them to their constituency councillor's office, with the hope of getting electricity.
Shiyuka said the response was that the funds were not enough.
“I want to thank Nored and they should now turn to other villages without electricity.”
KENYA KAMBOWE
Oshihau, in the Onesi constituency, like many other rural villages, has been without access to electricity since independence.
About 150 potential customers at Oshihau can be now be connected to the grid and enjoy the benefits that come with access to electricity.
According to Nored CEO Fillemon Nakashole its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme will ensure access and the availability of electricity to rural and peri-urban communities.
Nakashole said the project was fully funded by Nored at a cost of N$303 000.
“The commissioning of Oshihau village is one of the electrification projects carried out and fully funded by Nored, through its CSR programme, to provide and increase access to electricity in informal settlements,” Nakashole said.
“Many similar projects were also earmarked in other regions within our area of operations, with a view to improve and transform the social and economic welfare of our rural communities.”
Nakashole said with the electrification of Oshihau, he has no doubt that a number of development opportunities will be unlocked.
He revealed thus far only 16 people from Oshihau have been connected and called on other residents to apply to be connected and have electricity in their homes and businesses.
Nakashole also used the opportunity to caution the villagers to refrain from unsafe and illegal practices, as they have serious consequences.
“Electricity is paramount for development. However, electricity safety is of outmost importance and hence the beneficiaries are advised not to engage in unsafe practices, such as electricity theft, through bypasses and tampering... Illegal practices can cause death by electrocution and unnecessary injuries,” Nakashole said.
Sharing her excitement, Oshihau resident Teopolina Shiyuka expressed her profound gratitude and satisfaction towards Nored, saying with her house connected to electricity, her family's lifestyle will improve.
“Now my children can read their books at night, because there is electricity,” Shiyuka said.
She said she and other community members previously raised funds and had taken them to their constituency councillor's office, with the hope of getting electricity.
Shiyuka said the response was that the funds were not enough.
“I want to thank Nored and they should now turn to other villages without electricity.”
KENYA KAMBOWE
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