The Management of Kano Electricity Distribution Plc. (KEDCO) has announced an improvement in grid supply following the successful repair and restoration of the damaged Uguwaji–Apir 330kV Transmission Line 2, which had been out of service since October 21, 2024, due to vandalism on the double circuit lines 1 and 2.
The Managing Director/CEO of KEDCO, Mal. Abubakar Yusuf, commenting on the supply improvement initiatives, said, “In addition to the national grid supply, KEDCO is partnering with state governments and mini-grid developers to enhance energy security within the network and eliminate absolute dependence on the grid through embedded generation.”
In a statement signed by Sani Bala Sani, Head of Corporate Communications, it was noted that with the ongoing ‘Utility 2.0’ and ‘Safe Grid’ projects delivering a combined projected generation of over 100MW, significant improvements are expected.
He stated that although Line 1 was repaired and restored on October 30, 2024, with load limitations, the restoration of Line 2 has enabled KEDCO to pick up more load for onward distribution to its valued customers across the franchise states of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa.
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It was also recalled that the Uguwaji–Apir 330kV double circuit transmission lines 1 and 2 have been KEDCO’s alternate source of bulk power following the recent vandalization of the company’s main sources of bulk power, the 330kV Shiroro–Kaduna lines 1 and 2.
Alhaji Yusuf further stated that KEDCO is pleased to update its customers on the improvement in bulk power transmission to its network, resulting in more hours of supply to their various premises.
According to him, “The company’s core investor, Future Energies Africa (FEA), is determined to enhance the socio-economic standing of the people in the tri-state area of our operations.
“This will be achieved through accelerated electrification projects to support the current efforts of the Federal Government and regulator towards the sustainable growth of the power sector.”
He also reassured customers of better energy security and reliability to complement bulk supply from the national grid.
“We complement the efforts of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN),” he added.
Alhaji Yusuf emphasized that, “Notwithstanding KEDCO’s push for more embedded generation solutions, we intend to maintain our close relationship with the National Grid through TCN for bulk supply. TCN’s success is all of our success.”
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