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Schneider Electric and its partners have embarked on a tour of Lagos Island and Oshodi markets to sensitise the public on safety.

In a statement, the company which began a two-day roadshow on Wednesday, said the initiative seeks to stem the increase of electrical accidents across the country.

Quoting statistics from the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA), Christophe Begat, managing director, Schneider Electric Anglophone West Africa, said 190 people were victims of 146 electrical accidents in 2017.

He said 113 out of that number died in 95 accidents while 77 others sustained injuries in another 51 accidents.

Begat said the incidents of electrical accidents was what made Schneider Electric partner with Nigerchin and other companies to sensitise the public on the use of original appliances to “prevent disasters”.

“For Schneider Electric, safety is paramount and that is why we partner with companies that guarantee the authenticity of the products that are sold,” the statement quoted him as saying.

“We are happy to collaborate with them in sensitising the public about the importance of safe practices and patronising original appliances.”

The roadshow included contributions from electricians, distributors, retailers, and other partners of Schneider Electric with each highlighting the benefits of patronising genuine products.

The company said in order to boost electricians’ loyalty, members of the “Schneider Electricians Club” received incentives which included free technical training, access to discounts, and earned loyalty points that could be redeemed as gift items.