Following the misconduct at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant, Chubu Electric Power’s new President Yasui Minoru (安井 稔) visited Kikugawa City. He explained his inaugural address and management reform policy and began visiting surrounding municipalities.
Chubu Electric Power’s new President Yasui Minoru (安井 稔) visited Kikugawa City on the morning of the 2nd, his first day in office. At the start of the visit, filming was permitted at the city’s suggestion, and he gave his inaugural address and explained management reforms following the misconduct at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant.
The background was revisited: falsification of data concerning earthquake assumptions was uncovered during the review for the restart of the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant, and 2 senior executives resigned to take responsibility. New President Yasui Minoru (安井 稔) stressed his determination to transform management.
Mayor Hasegawa Hirohiko (長谷川 寬彦) called for thorough safety measures, saying that under the current situation at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant, “if something were to happen, it could lead to something serious.” New President Yasui Minoru (安井 稔) said the company would incorporate third-party perspectives into its future initiatives.
New President Yasui Minoru (安井 稔) was reported to be scheduled to meet with Governor Suzuki (鈴木) in the afternoon. The city had requested that the meeting be closed to the public, but filming was permitted.