KEDCO Refutes Misleading Claims on Electricity Supply to Bayero University Kano
By Mustapha Salisu
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has categorically refuted recent reports alleging that staff and students of Bayero University Kano (BUK) are grappling with unstable electricity supply, describing the claims as false, misleading, and unreflective of the current reality of power supply to the institution.
Sani Bala Sani, Head, Corporate Communication of the Company disclosed in a statement issued to newsmen today.
KEDCO stated that it was compelled to address the outright falsehoods contained in a recent report published by Daily Trust Newspaper titled “How BUK’s Solar Project Collapsed, 2 Years After Commissioning,” dated Saturday, 13th December 2025.
According to the company, Bayero University Kano is supplied with Band A electricity via the 33kV Rice Field Feeder, guaranteeing a minimum of 21 hours of electricity supply daily in line with regulatory provisions. Records from KEDCO’s network operations, it said, clearly show consistent and reliable power delivery to the university’s main campuses.
The company further revealed that recent high-level engagements were held between the management of Bayero University Kano and KEDCO, during which both parties reached a mutual understanding on strategic energy efficiency and cost-reduction measures. A major resolution from the discussions, KEDCO explained, was the separation of electricity supply to staff quarters from the main academic complex to improve load management, transparency, and operational efficiency.
In line with this agreement, the company confirmed that the metering process has already commenced in the university’s staff quarters, covering both old and new campuses. The initiative is aimed at ensuring accurate energy measurement, promoting responsible consumption, and enhancing service sustainability.
KEDCO reaffirmed its commitment to providing reliable, quality, and transparent electricity supply to all its customers, including tertiary institutions. It urged stakeholders and the general public to seek clarification from verified sources and avoid spreading unverified reports that may cause unnecessary concern.
The company assured that it would continue to collaborate closely with Bayero University Kano and other critical institutions to support uninterrupted academic and administrative activities through efficient power supply solutions, while also investing in network expansion and upgrades to improve service delivery.
