Facing the Current: A Chronicle of Hazard and Resilience in Nigerian Electricity Work

Synopsis

"Facing the Current" is a raw and unflinching journal detailing the hazards encountered by electricity field workers in Nigeria, where customer resistance and the misuse of NERC laws create a perilous work environment. Through a stream-of-consciousness narrative, this book exposes the increasing trend of customers resorting to charms and intimidation, hindering workers from performing essential tasks like prepaid meter checks and bill collection. It illustrates how bypassed and concealed meters, coupled with legal loopholes, leave staff vulnerable and their reputations at risk. Targeted towards employers of labor and labor unions, this inspirational journal serves as a vital tool to advocate for the safety and rights of electricity workers. It provides real-world examples of the dangers they face, urging stakeholders to implement protective measures and fair practices. "Facing the Current" is a call to action, empowering those in positions of authority to defend the integrity and well-being of the workforce that keeps the lights on.