Uche Cecil Izuora
The Kano Electricity Distribution Plc. (KEDCO) is investing ₦500 million to revive the IBB Way Injection Substation and other critical power infrastructure in Katsina, in a strategic move aimed at boosting supply capacity, improving network stability, and delivering more reliable power to our customers in the Katsina city metropolis.
Since the acquisition of KEDCO by Future Energies Africa (FEA) in 2024, the company has consistently implemented a special annual Ramadan intervention. This initiative includes redirecting and boosting electricity supply to residential areas by up to 20 percent throughout the holy month, with further improvements typically recorded during the Eid celebration period.
Recent power supply challenges experienced across Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states were largely due to failures on the national grid. The two transmission lines supplying bulk power from Shiroro to these states were affected, resulting in temporary backfeeding from Jos. KEDCO promptly raised concerns with the Honourable Minister of Power and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). “We are pleased to report that one of the affected lines has now been restored, leading to noticeable improvements in power supply across the region.
“Other challenges include the recent fire incident involving a 15MVA TR3 power transformer at the IBB Way Injection Substation. As an interim measure to prevent a total blackout for affected customers, the 11kV GRA feeder was merged with the 11kV Army Barracks and 11kV Low-Cost feeders to ensure a continued, though limited, power supply while the damaged transformer is currently being taken care of under the project.” Sani Bala Sani, Head, Corporate Communication of the DisCo said.
For the Ramadan period, with the partial restoration of the Shiroro–Kaduna transmission line and firm supply increase commitments already secured, residents can be assured of improved electricity availability throughout the holy month.
Sani, expressed deep appreciation to the Governor of Katsina State, Mal. Dikko Umaru Radda and his administration, particularly the S.A on Power and Energy, Dr. Hafiz Ibrahim Ahmed, for their unwavering commitment and proactive engagement toward improving the electricity supply.
He reassured all residents of its continued partnership with the Katsina State Government to ensure sustainable power supply during Ramadan and beyond.