KADUNA ELECTRIC NEWSLETTER MAY 1ST EDITION

 

Kaduna Electric Seeks Customers’ Cooperation As Enumeration Exercise Commences In Earnest.

 By Faisal Babadiya

The Management of Kaduna Electric has urged its customers in Millennium City, Kaduna, to support the ongoing Customer Enumeration and Asset Mapping exercise.

The exercise involves data collection of all electricity users within Millennium City using geo-partial technology to capture asset details and customer information needed for effective planning and resources deployment for better service delivery.

The Project Manager, Mr. Abba Maiborno, said the exercise is geared towards improving billing accuracy and quality of supply as well as ensure proper planning for network expansion.

Maiborno said, “Our esteemed customers are enjoined to cooperate with our enumerators, who will be going round (door-to-door) to customers’ premises in Millennium City.

He also explained that the enumeration exercise is important for customers, considering the expected benefits that will accrue to the community in the area of improvement in service delivery.

Some customers interviewed expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise and described it as a welcome development.

The exercise shall be extended to other parts of the Company’s franchise in due course.

   Ag. Regional Manager Kaduna Calls for Better Response

 to Payment of Bills

 By Henry Jaynom

The Ag. Regional Manager Kaduna, Mrs.  Funmilayo King, has appealed to the customers on the need to ensure payment of their electricity bill 100% to enable the Company to meet its market obligations and invest in network rehabilitation and expansion.

Mrs King made the remark during the customers engagement organised by the Company in Doka Area Office recently.

She urged the customers to take advantage of the Meter Asset Provider, MAP scheme to get metered within a period of 10 days.

In his remark, the Area Manager, Kabiru Abdulmalik expressed his concern specifically on the issue of vandalism of Company’s infrastructure and the influx of unauthorized persons popularly known as "nepa2”.

According to him, such criminal acts do not only cause unnecessary service disruption but also tarnishes the image of the Company and affect revenue generation.

 The Area Manager also advised the customers to take advantage of the redress mechanism.

 “Our customers should visit any of our Service Center nearest to them for quick response and adequate services”, he said.

 He appreciates their presence and assured the customers of the commitment of the Company to provide excellent services to tackle the challenges of power supply to their community.

                      

                      Staff Weekly Sports Day: A Fun Filled Workout

By Jamila Bala

 The Managing Director/CEO, Dr Umar Hashidu has created an avenue for staff of the Company to unwind with some weekly sports activities after the close of business which is going to be on every Wednesdays at Murtala Square, Kaduna so as to keep fit and maintain a clear mind.

Last week, our staff came together for the first sports day at Murtala Square to unwind in the highly anticipated weekly sports day. It was fun, with teams competing in various sports and activities, showcasing their skills and teamwork.

It was a fun filled day with team coming together to participate in demonstrating their speed and agility in various activities like the Football, ZUMBA class, horse riding, walk, Gym.

One of the staff said “it’s an amazing experience, it was a great way to unwind and bond with colleagues.”

The Staff weekly sports day was a fantastic idea that brought the team together, promoting teamwork, healthy competition, and fun. We can’t wait for every week!

 

Staff Optimization Initiatives to Boosts Productivity and Efficiency…. COO

By Jamila Bala

The Chief Operating Officer, Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed has said that the on-going Staff Optimization exercise is aimed at changing the narrative of Kaduna Electric.

He made the assertion while addressing staff of the Head Office recently.

He said “the idea of the optimization is not in any way to select who will stay in or out of the Head Office, but it is aim at bringing positive change to the Company and he also urged staff to imbibe positive attitude.”

According to him, the purpose of the optimization is to improve productivity because there is shortage of staff in the field and more hands are needed. As such, the Management have decided to move staff by realigning them to where they can be more productive.

“When change comes from a Company that is not doing well, we should sit up, prepare our minds, take it and accept it”, he said.

He also addressed the issue of renovating the Area Offices by next month which he said an audit will be done for that to renovate the Area Offices and Regional Offices as quickly as possible.

He also urges staff to be ambassador of Kaduna Electric and should be positive and ensure the figures are going up.