The Management of Kano Electricity Distribution has apologized to its customers across their entire franchise states of Kano, Katsina and Jigawa for the persistent poor power supply.
The recent shortage is largely tied to faults on Shiroro-Kaduna 330KV Transmission (TCN) lines.
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This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen by KEDCO’s Head, Corporate Communications, Sani Bala Sani on Sunday.
Bala disclosed that KEDCO has been informed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) that work was still ongoing on the lines and expected to be completed today, Sunday, 18th June, 2023.
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Recall that Shiroro-Kaduna 330KV transmission lines 1 & 2 being KEDCO’s main sources of supply have been out of fault since 26th April, 2023 and 11th June 2023 respectively, resulting in its franchise area being fed alternatively on Jos 330KV transmission line.
According to Bala, the fault above consequently, has been responsible for the low megawatts allocation of an average 60MW against approved 300MW.
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He noted that the Company is optimistic that as soon as work is completed on the lines, normal power supply and distribution will resume.
“While appealing for your understanding and patience, we sincerely regret all inconveniences caused by this problem,” Bala said.
