… assures improved power supply as Shiroro–Kaduna line partly restored for Ramadan relief
Oredola Adeola
The Kano Electricity Distribution Plc. (KEDCO) has announced the plan to invest ₦500 million to revive the IBB Way Injection Substation and other critical power infrastructure in Katsina.
This according to the DisCo is a strategic move aimed at boosting supply capacity, improving network stability, and delivering more reliable power to our customers in the Katsina city metropolis.
Sani Bala Sani, Head, Corporate Communication made this known in a statement obtained by Advisors Reports on Thursday.
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 Minister of Power and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
The Disco reported 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.
For the Ramadan period, the DisCo stated that 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.
KEDCO has therefore commended Governor of Katsina State, Mal. Dikko Radda and his administration, particularly the Dr. Hafiz Ahmed, S.A on Power and Energy, for their unwavering commitment and proactive engagement toward improving the electricity supply.
The DisCo reassured all residents of its continued partnership with the Katsina State Government to ensure sustainable power supply during Ramadan and beyond.
