KEDCO, NDPHC to Partner on Improved Power Supply
The Kano Electricity Distribution Plc. (KEDCO) recently hosted the MD/CEO of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engr. Jennifer Adighije, on a courtesy visit to its corporate headquarters in Kano, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration to boost power supply for soci0-economic development of the area.
Sani Bala Sani, Head Corporate Communications disclosed this in a press statement issued to newsmen today in Kano.
According to Sani, the visit was received with enthusiasm by the Ag. MD/CEO of KEDCO, Dr. Abubakar Shuaibu Jimeta, who used the opportunity to highlight KEDCO’s renewed vision, operational reforms, and commitment to driving sustainable power distribution across its franchise areas.
Welcoming the NDPHC delegation, Dr. Jimeta described the visit as timely and strategic, particularly as KEDCO is repositioning itself to enhance service delivery and transform the company into Nigeria’s leading distribution company by leveraging network investments, digital transformation, and renewable energy projects to facilitate energy transition for enhanced energy security.
“At KEDCO, we are rebuilding trust, modernizing our operations, and strengthening our partnerships to meet the energy demands of our customers. The visit of Engr. Adighije further strengthens the synergy required between key players in the sector,” Dr. Jimeta stated.
He reiterated KEDCO’s commitment to forging partnerships that address infrastructure gaps, improve power reliability, and support national energy goals.
In her response, Engr. Jennifer Adighije commended KEDCO’s leadership for the warm reception and expressed optimism about the company’s renewed drive under Dr. Jimeta’s stewardship. She emphasized NDPHC’s role in supporting DisCos with embedded generation and infrastructure development, assuring KEDCO of continued collaboration to deliver better outcomes for end-users.
“NDPHC recognizes KEDCO’s strategic role in Nigeria’s economy and the northern power landscape. We are committed to working with KEDCO to ensure that our assets are effectively leveraged to improve supply and expand access,” Engr. Adighije noted.
The visit also featured technical briefings, strategy discussions, and a tour of selected interconnected mini-grid sites, focusing on ways to optimize asset utilization and enhance grid reliability in the region.
As KEDCO continues its transformational journey under the guidance of its core investor, Future Energies Africa (FEA) Ltd., the company sustains proactive engagements with stakeholders across the sector to deliver on its mandate of empowering lives and enabling economic growth through improved power supply.
