KADUNA ELECTRIC NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2ND EDITION

 Energy Thief Apprehended in Kaduna Electric Night Raid

In a significant move against energy theft, Kaduna Electric executed a night raid on November 24, 2023, leading to the apprehension of Mr. Opafola Abiodun of No. 18 Mopa Road, Kaduna.
Abiodun, who had been tapping electricity from the 11KV Leventis Feeder, was caught in the act of an external by-pass on meter number 04190482713.

According to the HoU Non-MD Metering, Engr. U. A. Gumel, Mr. Opafola was disconnected from the power supply on September 28, 2023, and charge with a total sum of ₦104,823.18. 

Engr. Gumel also pointed out that instead of settling the outstanding amount, Abiodun resorted to illegal reconnection, primarily during the evening and night hours. Surveillance personnel on a routine monitoring operation caught him red-handed on November 24, 2023. Prompt action was taken, and the matter was reported to the police, resulting in the arrest of the energy theft offender.

“The case is currently under the jurisdiction of Kaduna Electric’s security unit, preparing for prosecution. In response to the repeated offenses, a second charge of ₦92,774.39 has been booked against Mr. Abiodun in accordance with the ORDER ON UNAUTHORISED ACCESS, METER TAMPERING, AND BY-PASS ORDER NO: NERC/REG/41/2017” he said.

This incident underscores Kaduna Electric’s unwavering commitment to contending illegal activities within its service area and ensuring a fair and lawful distribution of electricity to all customers.

Interactive Exercise Is Key to Operational Strategy -Sokoto Regional Chief

In a recent monthly performance review session held in Gusau, Mr. Sunday Yahaya, the Sokoto Regional Chief, highlighted the transformative power of interactive exercises in shaping operational strategies for business success.

Emphasizing the strategic significance of such exercises, Mr. Yahaya underscored their role in motivating customers and achieving tangible business objectives.

He articulated the view that these exercises serve as a cornerstone for sustainable organizational functionality and emphasized their impact on influencing customer behavior.

During the session, Mr. Yahaya directed service center managers to align their efforts with broader organizational goals, stressing the importance of teamwork and seizing emerging opportunities. Strategic objectives, according to him, not only guide employees in their roles but also contribute to the realization of larger company goals and the utilization of emerging opportunities.

The Regional chief also pointed out how strategic objectives allow employees to work as a team and practice their roles within the organization, ultimately leading to the achievement of larger company goals and the utilization of emerging opportunities.

“In order to help the company reach its defined objectives, Service Center Managers should align themselves with these goals and strive to improve employee performance.
It's important to understand that successful individuals are determined in setting and accomplishing goals. They divide big achievements into smaller, more manageable tasks. To be an effective leader, avoid making excuses for failure or limitations. Instead, recognize your strengths and weaknesses” he stated

He urged individuals to relinquish self-centric behaviors, drawing attention to the fact that even the most accomplished people have made notable sacrifices in their journeys.

Mr. Yahaya emphasized the importance of maintaining good communication and engaging valued customers to ensure they understand their role in achieving the company's larger goals.

Mr. Yahaya call for maintaining clear communication and active engagement with valued customers as well as stressed the significance of qualities such as moral integrity, dedication, and discipline in fostering positive relationships between employees and customers.

The Regional Chief, Mr. Sunday Yahaya placed a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction as a paramount business objective. He argued that by achieving this objective, organizations can elevate their service beyond mere hard work, ensuring a more meaningful and enduring connection with their customer base. Mr. Sunday Yahaya's insights serve as a rallying call for businesses in the Sokoto region to embrace interactive exercises as a cornerstone for strategic success.

Kaduna Electric Advocates Diligence and Teamwork for Organizational Success

The staff of Kaduna Electric have been urged to exhibit dedication and attentiveness in the execution of their duties, emphasizing the pivotal role such qualities play in achieving the organization's goals.

The HoU Financial and Revenue Audit, Dr. Yusuf Adebayo, made this statement in a meeting with the Company's Managers recently in Gusau.

Dr. Adebayo emphasized that teamwork is key to the success of every organization and noted that any business organization that fails in the aspect of teamwork is bound to fail and would not achieve its business goals. He cautioned that a lack of cohesion among team members could impede progress and hinder the attainment of business objectives.

Addressing the managers, Dr. Adebayo highlighted the virtues of courage, integrity, and the ability to confront challenges head on when making decisions within the company. Stressing the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with customers, he remarked, "In dealing with the public, one must possess discipline, intelligence, and strong morals, as well as utilize customer relations skills to address problems and find satisfactory solutions."

The seasoned Auditor also emphasized the need for taking ownership and responsibility, stating that individual commitment plays a crucial role in propelling the organization to greater heights. Dr. Adebayo acknowledged the significance of motivating sales representatives, recognizing their role as instrumental to the development and success of the company.

As Kaduna Electric encourages its workforce to embody these principles, the organization aims to foster an environment conducive to achieving its targeted objectives and sustaining a positive impact on its stakeholders.

Kaduna Electric Takes Proactive Measures Against Vandalism

Recently, a suspected vandal was caught by the Mallam Tanko village vigilante group in Jere along Kaduna - Abuja expressway. The suspect has been handed over to the police for prosecution.

 Jere Feeder has been vandalized to an extent that 176 spans of the aluminium conductor wire were carted away including One DT, One Pillar unit, 22HT Poles, 34 Cross arms and 142 Iron channel. These were neither in our records nor reflected in the incidence reports of the RSO.

According to the Chief Security Officer Kaduna Electric Col UD Abubakar It was discovered that the vandalized portion on the kaduna-Abuja highway started from Katari and the lines were intermittently vandalized up to Tafa and the following is the estimated spans recorded are Katari-Jere Axis -17 Spans, Kohou Axis -25 Spans, Jere-Kagarko Axis -90 Spans, Issah Junction Axis 26 Spans, Gidan Abey to Gidan Bello 15 Spans and Gwaba Area -27 Spans.

“Along our Journey from Kaduna, we engaged almost all the security teams on patrols and those on special banditry/kidnapping operations including the NDLEA team. We specifically exchanged GSM numbers with the teams and urged them to assist by reporting and arresting any vehicle that carry electricity equipment especially aluminum and other armored cables”.

However, we engaged the Vigilante Team in Jere and discussed at length on areas of collaboration to ensure the vandals are identified and arrested. We learnt that the vandals formed a so

We commend the vigilante group for this effort and urge all communities to join in the fight against criminals bent on sabotaging efforts to provide stable power supply.