KEDCO to invest N1.2BN in network expansion

Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) said it has concluded plans to invest N1.2billion Naira in network expansion and improvement in power supply to the famous Dawanau International Grains Market, in Kano.

A statement signed by the head corporate communications Alhaji Sani Bala Sani  said  network expansion and power generation are some of the Company’s major plans to improve power supply in an accelerated fashion, especially in areas such as Dawanau International Grains Market, being the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa, with numerous cottage industries.

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He added that the Company is prioritising the Dawanau project, among others due to its current dilapidated network thus hindering the potential of the market as a catalyst for economic growth of Kano state and the northern part of Nigeria.

Commenting on the development, the Company’s Ag. Managing Director and CEO, Abubakar Yusuf said, “We have engaged 3 reputable companies to actualise construction of 35KM of 33kV high tension (HT) line from Bichi Transmission Sub-station to Dawanau market, installation of 2Nos 500KVA 33/.415 transformers, and low tension (LT) lines to serve the area and environs at the cost of N1.2bn.”