Kano Electricity Distribution Company

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Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) is one of the eleven electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in Nigeria, responsible for distributing electricity across Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states. [1]

History

KEDCO commenced operations in 2013 after the privatization of Nigeria's power sector. KEDCO's franchise area encompasses Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states. [2]

In June 2023, KEDCO reported that faults in the Shiroro-Kaduna 330KV Transmission lines led to reduced power allocation, causing supply shortages in its franchise areas. [3] In October 2023, electricity workers shut down the company's operations over issues related to pension remittances. Union leaders accused KEDCO of victimizing representatives advocating for workers' rights. [4] [5]

KEDCO announced it lost over 6 billion Naira in a 12 day black out in November 2024. [6] In December 2024, Jigawa State government acquired 10% stake at KEDCO for 1 billion Naira. [7]

In April 2025, the company experienced a widespread power outage across its service areas due to ongoing network upgrades and vegetation control on its feeders. [8]

References

  1. ↑ "Jigawa residents decry high electricity bills amidst poor supply - Daily Trust". https://dailytrust.com/ . 2025-05-22. Retrieved 2025-05-28.{{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  2. ↑ Ibrahim, Abubakar (2025-04-23). "Kano Disco refutes claims on 2 hours power supply". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  3. ↑ Oyelere, Kola (2023-06-18). "KEDCO gives update on power supply shortage in Kano, Kastina, Jigawa". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  4. ↑ Aro, Busola (2023-10-16). "Kano electricity workers shut down company indefinitely over unremitted pension". TheCable. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  5. ↑ "Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) Archives". Peoples Gazette Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  6. ↑ "Blackout: We lost over N6bn - Kano DisCo - Daily Trust". https://dailytrust.com/ . 2024-11-04. Retrieved 2025-05-28.{{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  7. ↑ Maishanu, Abubakar Ahmadu (2024-12-31). "Jigawa govt acquires 10% stake at KEDCO". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  8. ↑ "Kano, Katsina, Jigawa get 2-hr power supply daily - Daily Trust". https://dailytrust.com/ . 2025-04-22. Retrieved 2025-05-28.{{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
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