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<p>The management of Kano Electricity Distribution Plc (KEDCO) has strongly refuted allegations made by the Challawa Industrial Manufacturers Association regarding poor electricity supply and high tariffs.</p><div class="eRu5GLIP" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>In an official statement released by KEDCO’s Head of Corporate Communication, Sani Bala Sani, the company expressed its dismay over the claims, labeling them as misleading and inaccurate.</p>
<p>The controversy stems from remarks made by Aliyu Mahadi, Secretary of the Challawa Industrial Manufacturers Association, during a recent interview on Channels Television. Mahadi alleged that manufacturers in the Challawa Industrial Area were suffering from inadequate power supply and unreasonably high tariffs. His comments came during a visit by officials from the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to the industrial cluster in Kano.</p>
<p>However, KEDCO has categorically denied these accusations. “From our daily dispatch records, feeders in the Challawa Industrial Area, including the 33kV Coca Cola, 11kV Ceramic, and 11kV NBC, all classified as Band A, have consistently received an average of 23 hours and 45 minutes of supply daily,” KEDCO stated in its response. The company maintains that these records contradict Mahadi’s assertion that manufacturers are receiving Band C-level services despite operating under Band A classification.</p>
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<p>KEDCO further clarified that its operations are subject to rigorous oversight from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). “NERC closely monitors and assesses our service level compliance. If Mahadi’s claims were valid, these feeders would have been downgraded as part of the service contract agreements,” the statement read.</p>
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<p>In reaffirming its commitment to industrial development, KEDCO emphasized its strategic priority of ensuring stable power supply to social service providers and industrial clusters like Challawa. “Our ultimate goal is to power every home and business within our franchise area. As part of our industrialization and economic empowerment vision, we continue to prioritize reliable electricity for key manufacturing zones,” the company asserted.</p>
<p>Beyond maintaining consistent supply, KEDCO also highlighted its ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of rising energy costs on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). “Over the past 12 months, we have taken deliberate steps to cushion energy costs for SMEs, recognizing their vital role in local economic growth. By providing manufacturers with power at competitive rates below market costs, we are fostering an enabling environment for innovation and job creation,” KEDCO noted.</p>
<p>In light of the controversy, KEDCO urged customers and stakeholders to verify facts before making public statements that could damage its reputation. “We remain committed to service improvement, investing in network expansion and upgrades to enhance reliability and efficiency,” the statement concluded.</p>
<p>KEDCO’s rebuttal underscores the broader debate over power distribution in Nigeria, as stakeholders continue to demand more accountability and transparency in the sector.</p>
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