Power Outage in Kano as KEDCO Moves to Resolve Dispute with Workers
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul
KANO – Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), has assured customers within its franchise that it is close to resolving the ongoing dispute with its workers, expressing optimism that the strike action will soon come to an end.
The Managing Director of the Company, Dr. Abubakar Shuaibu Jimeta who addressed newsmen over the development, said constructive engagements with workers’ representatives have been intensified to restore normal operations across its franchise areas.
Abubakar Shuaibu Jemaita explained that KEDCO management focused on addressing key concerns raised by the workers union, stressing that dispute arose from issues bordering on welfare, which it said were inherited .
Shuaibu Jimeta stated “we have fully payed up to 15 out of 19 months legacy debt inherited in 2019 alongside the January 2026 salary”.
He maintained that Management recognizes the importance of its workforce and is determined to reach a mutually beneficial resolution.
Jimeta, however lamented the decision of the Electricity Workers Union to shut down power, pointing out such actions was “morally wrong”.
The Managing Director revealed that “we agreed that we will be paying pension and one month arrears, and out of the total money we have paid 15 out of 19 schedules”.