The Federal Government on Thursday reaffirmed its determination to boost electricity supply with a view to reviving moribond industries and enhance the nation’s economy.
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, gave the assurance during a stakeholders meeting with the Kano Electricity Distribution Company, held at KEDCO headquarters Kano on Thursday.
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He said his mission to Kano was to engage with critical stakeholders, including Kano Electricity Distribution Company, to identify and tackle obstacles hindering optimal performance in the power sector.
The Minister emphasized the need to revamp the transmission architecture, which currently relies heavily on Shiroro and Jos channels.
“This radial system leaves the northern region vulnerable to electricity disruptions whenever issues arise with these lines,”Adelabu said.
To mitigate this trend, Adelabu advocated for the establishment of independent power sources within state metropolises to support the national grid
The Minister explained that exploring alternative power sources to serve as backups to the National Grid has become necessary with a view to curtail future occurrences of collapse of the National Grid.
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“This proactive approach aims to ensure that the region is prepared for any eventuality, including vandalism or national grid collapse.”
Adelabu recognizes the crucial roles various stakeholders play in achieving these objectives:
“State Governments should ensure effective implementation of providing alternative electricity sources. And Discos should also ensure reliable distribution services, while consumers should utilize electricity efficiently,” he said.
The Minister revealed that interested investors are willing to invest in Kano’s power sector adding we plan to discuss alternative solutions with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to prevent future blackouts.
Adelabu, who expressed dismay over the meter process, said information available to him reveals that only 33 percent of electricity consumers have meters.
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He admonished KEDCO and other Discos across the nation to intensify efforts in making the meters available to consumers with a view to ensuring effective service delivery.
The Minister had paid courtesy visit to the Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House where he was received by the Chief of Staff, Shehu Wada Sagagi.
