Kano Electricity Distribution Company

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. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  2. ↑ Ibrahim, Abubakar (23 April 2025). "Kano Disco refutes claims on 2 hours power supply". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  3. ↑ Oyelere, Kola (18 June 2023). "KEDCO gives update on power supply shortage in Kano, Kastina, Jigawa". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  4. ↑ Aro, Busola (16 October 2023). "Kano electricity workers shut down company indefinitely over unremitted pension". TheCable. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  5. ↑ "Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) Archives". Peoples Gazette. Abuja, Nigeria. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  6. ↑ "Blackout: We lost over N6bn - Kano DisCo". Daily Trust. 4 November 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  7. ↑ Maishanu, Abubakar Ahmadu (31 December 2024). "Jigawa govt acquires 10% stake at KEDCO". Premium Times. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  8. ↑ "Kano, Katsina, Jigawa get 2-hr power supply daily". Daily Trust. 22 April 2025. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
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