The minister urged all stakeholders to work for the security of the nation’s power equipment.
He also urged caution during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Mr Shettima stated that the loss of lives was not for individual states but the entire nation.
The case was therefore adjourned to November 8 for trial.
The director further appealed to residents to always use the 112 emergency toll-free number in the event of an emergency.
Mr Ige said that the agency was closely monitoring the situation across Nigeria and would provide updates as required.
The arraignment was earlier scheduled for Tuesday, but a new date was given due to the EFCC’s prayer to amend the charge.
“Husband and wife must respect each other; there is no marriage without challenges
“We believe strongly that with this prayer, Allah will guide our leaders aright and eliminate the pocket of challenges confronting us as a nation,’’ he said.
EFCC has asserted that it has powers based on judicial precedents to prosecute former Minister Olu Agunloye over alleged $6 billion Mambilla hydroelectric power plant.
