The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Peter Vowles, has commended the efforts of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) towards improving electricity reliability following a high-level visit to the company's Corporate Headquarters in Kano.
The visit provided an opportunity for KEDCO to showcase its achievements, infrastructure investments, technological advancements and community empowerment initiatives, reflecting its commitment to transforming electricity distribution and improving service delivery under the strategic guidance of its investor, Future Energies Africa (FEA).
Welcoming the delegation, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of KEDCO, Dr. Abubakar Shuaibu Jimeta, highlighted the company's strategic priorities, emphasising infrastructure development, operational efficiency and improved electricity supply across its franchise areas of Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States.
During the presentation, Dr. Jimeta disclosed that KEDCO had invested billions of Naira in infrastructure development at Dawanau and several network upgrades.
He described the investment as part of the company's sustained efforts to strengthening its distribution network, improve service delivery and enhance electricity supply to customers.
Beyond infrastructure development, the MD/CEO highlighted KEDCO's commitment to community empowerment and inclusive growth, citing the recent training and empowerment of 50 women through a skills acquisition programme designed to promote economic independence, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods.
On technological advancement, Dr. Jimeta showcased the company's progress in smart grid integration and other electricity distribution modernisation initiatives. These interventions are aimed at strengthening network performance, improving operational efficiency and supporting the delivery of more reliable electricity to customers.
In his remarks, the British High Commissioner, Mr. Peter Vowles, acknowledged KEDCO's ongoing efforts, observing that the company was taking steps towards making electricity supply more reliable.
The British delegation comprised the Head of Development Cooperation, Cynthia Rowe; Health Adviser, Dr. Chidera Chukwu; Regional Coordinator for Kano State, Dr. Adamu Mikano; Subnational Team Lead, David Ukagwu; Conflict Adviser, Pirmah Rimdan; Senior Governance Adviser, Chris Okeke; and UKPACT Officer, Folakemi Aletan.
The engagement underscored the importance of international cooperation, strategic partnerships and institutional collaboration in advancing infrastructure development, technological innovation and sustainable electricity distribution.
For KEDCO, the visit provided an important platform to demonstrate its progress, communicate its transformation priorities and strengthen engagement with international development partners.
With the continued strategic guidance of Future Energies Africa, KEDCO remains focused on infrastructure expansion, technological innovation, operational improvements and community development as it advances its ambition of building a more efficient, resilient and customer-focused electricity distribution company.
The company remains committed to improving electricity services and contributing to economic growth across its franchise areas.