KADUNA ELECTRIC NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 1ST EDITION

Kaduna Electric Hosts Kaduna State University Students On Educational Tour

By Asma'u Mohammed

In an effort to enhance educational experiences, students from the Department of Procurement and Supply Chain Management of Kaduna State University embarked on an educational excursion to the Kaduna Electric yesterday at Headquarters Kaduna, hosted by the Procurement and Human Resources departments.

Welcoming the students, Kaduna Electric’s Deputy Managing Director, Abubakar Sadiq Muhammad, in his opening remarks, encouraged the students to educate their family and friends on the importance of supporting Kaduna Electric’s current national drive focused on customer satisfaction. This includes sustaining the campaign for timely payment of electricity bills and ensuring the safety of Kaduna Electric’s infrastructure in their communities. “Energy theft is one of the major challenges hindering Kaduna Electric’s success,” he said.

He further urged the students to actively engage and extract valuable insights from the visit. “There are hundreds of people seeking employment, and we are all aware of the challenges facing our country. This course will provide valuable insights to help you focus on personal development, ultimately benefiting yourself and your loved ones. By investing in yourself, you’ll gain skills and knowledge that will enhance your prospects and improve your overall well-being,” he said.

 

Dr. Nuraddeen Usman Miko, Head of Department of Procurement and Supply Chain Management, who led the student excursion expressed sincere appreciation to the Management of Kaduna Electric for the warm welcome extended to his students during their recent excursion. He acknowledged the invaluable experience gained by the students, noting that the visit provided them with hands-on insights into logistics management within the energy sector.

Dr. Miko remarked, “This exposure has not only enhanced our students' understanding of supply chain operations in power distribution but has also prepared them for future careers in logistics. Your support has significantly enriched their learning journey.”

During the excursion, the students received lectures on how electricity is procured and distributed and were guided through the injection substation, providing them with a first-hand experience of the company’s operations.

Expressing gratitude, the students conveyed their appreciation to Kaduna Electric for providing them with this enriching opportunity. They shared that the excursion not only broadened their understanding of the industry but also contributed to a memorable and educational experience.

 

Kaduna Electric Tackles Energy Theft: Regional Manager Meets with Tudun Wada Customers

By Jamila Bala

The Regional Manager, Mr. Muazu Aliyu, met with customers from Tudun Wada Area Office at the Regional Office recently to address energy theft by NEPA II.

Mr. Aliyu confronted the NEPA II personnel during a field inspection, leading to his escape.

This leads to the customers being out of supply for 4 weeks. The house has 7 meters,3
intact and 4 tampered with.

Mr Aliyu urged customers to report  issues to nearest office and Non-attendees will risk permanent disconnection and must bring the NEPA II before he attends to them. He said

Mr. Aliyu assured customers: "We're here to serve you. Without you, there's no us."

He also urged the Technical Manager to Reconnect unaffected meters, customers who paid outstanding fines.

Meanwhile, The Commercial Manager, Abubakar Abdullahi Maisallati seeks for urgent relocation of meters to visible locations for easier access for RPU operations

The aim of the meeting was to resolve energy theft, promote customer satisfaction, and enhance revenue protection.