KEDCO Admits Significant Drop in Power Supply, Points to National Grid and Gencos

The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has confirmed a major drop in power supply to its customers, attributing the issue to transmission problems and low electricity generation from the national grid.

Speaking at a town hall meeting with electricity consumers from the Kano East zone, Nura Wada Nas, the Chief Regulatory Officer (representing the Managing Director), said the company currently receives far less electricity than it should.

“Although we are allocated 268 megawatts, we’re only getting around 180 megawatts daily. That’s a shortage of nearly 80 megawatts,” he explained.

Wada noted that the gap in supply is caused by ongoing challenges faced by generation companies (Gencos) and limitations in the country’s transmission infrastructure. He also acknowledged the instability of the national grid, which continues to affect distribution across northern states.

In response to these persistent challenges, KEDCO says it is turning to renewable energy to help bridge the power gap. Wada highlighted partnerships with solar energy providers like Bagaji Renewable, which is already supplying steady power to communities like Zawa and Chiki.

“We are now looking into solar and other alternatives to augment the grid supply,” Wada said.

The company assured customers that efforts are ongoing to improve service delivery and reduce dependence on the national grid by embracing sustainable energy solutions.