Segun Adeyemi

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<h2>The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has announced a staggering revenue loss of approximately ₦6 billion due to a 12-day power outage that paralysed economic activities across Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina states. </h2>

The outage, which began following a transmission line trip, disconnected several northwestern and northeastern states from the national grid, creating severe disruptions for businesses and residents alike.

According to KEDCO’s Head of Corporate Communications, Sani Bala Sani, the company also faced the challenge of increased vandalism, with “70 transformers reportedly vandalised” during the outage, further compounding KEDCO’s operational struggles.

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In response to the crisis, KEDCO initiated load shedding across its network, prioritising power for industrial and commercial feeders.

“The company is implementing load shedding, prioritising industrial and commercial feeders to support economic growth, especially in Kano, an industrial hub,” Sani explained.

This approach was intended to sustain industrial activities in the region, particularly in Kano, known for its extensive manufacturing sector.

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) worked diligently to restore grid connectivity, with power finally being re-established across the affected states by Wednesday.

“The TCN worked tirelessly to restore grid connectivity,” Sani stated, noting that this process involved gradual power restoration across northern communities to balance supply between residential and industrial zones.

The outage and revenue loss have underscored the challenges faced by KEDCO and other electricity distributors across the region, as they continue to grapple with infrastructure issues and vandalism amidst efforts to maintain stable power supply.

Residents in Abuja face another blackout as the national grid collapses, exposing Nigeria’s fragile power infrastructure.  [Getty Images]

The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has announced a staggering revenue loss of approximately ₦6 billion due to a 12-day power outage that paralysed economic activities across Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina states.

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