Workers of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) have suspended their industrial action following what has been described as productive engagements with management and the resolution of key grievances.
The workers commenced an indefinite strike on Wednesday over alleged poor working conditions, resulting in electricity supply disruptions across the Kano metropolis and surrounding areas, and crippling economic activities.
However, KEDCO, in a statement issued on Friday by its Head of Corporate Communications, Sani Bala Sani, announced that the workers had suspended the ongoing industrial action after productive engagements and concrete resolutions were reached by all parties.
“We particularly would like to highlight the efforts of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Future Energies Africa (FEA)—the core investors in KEDCO—and the Kano State Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy for their constructive roles in resolving the impasse,” the statement said.
According to the DisCo, addressing inherited issues such as unpaid pension obligations, employee emoluments, and benefits has been a major focus of the company following the restructuring exercise that saw FEA emerge as the new core investor.
Sani noted that the company is making steady progress and is confident that its current plans and trajectory will resolve “these inherited issues.”
Following extensive consultations and negotiations, he said several agreements had been reached with the workers.
As part of the settlement of outstanding arrears, KEDCO has paid 13th-month salary arrears amounting to ₦150 million and appraisal bonuses of ₦20 million, dating back to 2019 and 2022 respectively, bringing the total payment to ₦170 million.
The company said this demonstrates management’s commitment to honouring its obligations to the workforce.
The statement further noted that KEDCO has committed to settling the 2025 13th-month salary arrears of ₦174 million in the February 2026 salary cycle, alongside regular salary payments.
It added that an expanded meeting involving representatives from the NLC Secretariat, electricity labour unions, and the KEDCO Board will be convened to address other pending and complex issues. This collaborative approach, the company said, is aimed at ensuring lasting solutions that serve the interests of all parties.
“Based on these agreements, the industrial action has been suspended with immediate effect. All parties have also committed to a no-victimisation clause, ensuring that no worker or stakeholder will face reprisals arising from the action,” the statement said.
KEDCO management expressed appreciation to its customers for their understanding and patience during the period of the strike, adding that enhanced resolution frameworks are being developed to prevent a recurrence.
“With the suspension of the industrial action, normal operations have resumed across all our service areas. We assure our customers of our continued dedication to providing a reliable and efficient electricity supply.
“We remain committed to improving service delivery, maintaining harmonious labour relations, and ensuring sustainable operations that benefit all stakeholders,” the statement concluded.
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