Nigeria: Kano Electricity Distribution Company Invests ₦500 Million To Boost Power Supply In Katsina

The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), one of the power distribution companies in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is investing ₦500 million to revive the IBB Way Injection Substation and other critical power infrastructure in Katsina.

The investment forms part of a strategic move aimed at boosting supply capacity, improving network stability, and delivering more reliable power to customers across the Katsina metropolis.

Since the acquisition of KEDCO by Future Energies Africa (FEA) in 2024, the company has consistently implemented a special annual Ramadan intervention programme.

This initiative includes redirecting and boosting electricity supply to residential areas by up to 20 percent throughout the holy month, with further improvements typically recorded during the Eid celebration period.

In a statement issued by Sani Bala Sani, Head of Corporate Communication, the company attributed the recent power supply challenges experienced across Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa State largely to failures on the national grid.

The two transmission lines supplying bulk power from Shiroro to these states were affected, resulting in temporary backfeeding from Jos.

KEDCO promptly raised concerns with the Honourable Minister of Power and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

“We are pleased to report that one of the affected lines has now been restored, leading to noticeable improvements in power supply across the region,” the statement said.

The statement added that other challenges, including a recent fire incident involving a 15MVA TR3 power transformer at the IBB Way Injection Substation, had impeded efforts to provide reliable electricity.

As an interim measure to prevent a total blackout for affected customers, the 11kV GRA feeder was merged with the 11kV Army Barracks and 11kV Low-Cost feeders to ensure continued, though limited, power supply while the damaged transformer is being repaired under the project.

For the Ramadan period, with the partial restoration of the Shiroro–Kaduna transmission line and firm supply increase commitments already secured, residents can expect improved electricity availability throughout the holy month.

KEDCO expressed deep appreciation to His Excellency, the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Umaru Radda, and his administration, particularly the Special Adviser on Power and Energy, Hafiz Ibrahim Ahmed, for their unwavering commitment and proactive engagement toward improving electricity supply.

KEDCO reassured residents of its continued partnership with the Katsina State Government to ensure sustainable power supply during Ramadan and beyond.