Kaduna Electric Engages Zazzau Emirate District Heads.
In continuation of the Company’s stakeholder’s engagement and consumer education programmed aimed at building customers' confidence in the brand and creating mutual beneficial understanding with the electricity consuming public, Kaduna Electric community engagement train, on Thursday, 16th February, 2023 visited the ancient city of Zaria.
The Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Ocholi Ausa, who stood in
for the Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Yusuf Usman Yahaya led the delegation that
held constructive discussions and customers education programmed with two
Senior title holders and District Heads at the office of the Sarkin Kudun
Zazzau and District Head of Birni da Kewaye.
Mr. Ocholi Ausa revealed that the mission of the Team is to strengthen the partnership between the Company and Zazzau Emirate Council in particular and the customers of the Company in the Emirate in general.
He further disclosed that the electricity sector is now market driven and each player is obliged to live-up to its monthly financial obligations to the market.
According to him, the Company’s monthly Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading, NBET and Market Operator, MO invoices for energy supplied in its franchise revolves around N7b monthly while the monthly collections has been N3b and sometimes, even less.
He lamented the poor commercial performances of some location especially within Zaria City, stressing that “a situation where revenue collected in some Distribution Sub-stations is less than 15% of the billing is unacceptable, counterproductive and will surely hinder sustainable power supply”.
The COO called for behavioral change and appealed to the Traditional rulers to use their revered positions in educating their subjects on the importance of prompt settlement of bills.
On safety, the Chief Operating Officer expressed regret over the recent unfortunate electric accident in Gwargwaje and warned that “the Company will no longer tolerate breach of established safety standard and shall always ensure full Compliance with all safety codes and industry’s best practices”.
He called on the District Heads to educate and where necessary, warn their wards against erecting structures under power lines and or engaging in any unsafe practices.
In their separate response, the Sarkin Kudun Zazzau and the District Head of Birni da Kewaye, Barrister Sambo Shehu Idris and the Dan Barhin Zazzau and District Head of Sabon Gari, Alhaji Ahmad Bashar Aminu commended the Management of Kaduna Electric for sustaining the community engagement programmed and suggested that the forum should be institutionalized.
High point of the engagement is the adoption of zero tolerance to construction of houses, shops or temporary shades under power lines with the District Heads promising to sensitize their subjects on the danger of such acts.
Sokoto Zone Holds Biz Development Strategy Retreat for Management Team.
Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has conducted a two-day retreat for Sokoto Zonal Management team comprising Regional Managers, Area Managers, Commercial Managers, Technical Managers and Service Centre Managers.
Addressing the participants via zoom, the Managing Director, Kaduna Electric, Engineer Yusuf Usman Yahaya acknowledged the efforts of the leadership in the zone and challenged them to put more efforts in revenue drive.
Engineer Yahaya observed that Kaduna Electric is not where it should be but through the collective effort of all staff, Kaduna Electric would be rescued from the "intensive Care Unit where it is presently”.
While acknowledging the good work and intelligence gathering
of the team sent to Sokoto that uncovered cases of 3000 burnt meters, the Managing
Director encouraged staff concerned to step up on revenue collection
efficiency, response to customers enquiries and complaints.
"In Kaduna Electric, all and sundry must ensure the right thing is done at the right time. I am glad to work with good hands, intelligent and competent people in the Company”, he said.
"For those that are hardworking, Kaduna Electric will provide you enable working environment that will make you grow. On my part, I will continue to support those that are ready to work and grow."
Engineer Yahaya also assured the participants that he will not allow customers to intimidate staff of the Company as long, they are doing their job right.
Head Operations, Sokoto Zone, Mr. Sunday Yahaya handled review of January performance l, ll and lll, while Engineer Mustapha Gago Area Manager, Kebbi North handles Technical for non-technical training.
Other items treated at the retreat included Leadership training, Development of a comprehensive 2023 business plan for the region and formation of teams and breakout session.
Returning from the breakout, all the Area managers of the region, presented their strategic work plans and collection target commitment for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarter of the year to the house.
Mr. Ocholi, who harped on the need for the progress and survival of the Company, advised the staff to disregard the rumors that Kaduna Electric has been sold describing such as 'fake news.'
He reiterated the need for all Area Offices and Service Centers to always have a work plan which is key to success and directed that more efforts should directed at ensuring ATC&C loses reduction.
