Blackout as electricity workers cut power supply in Kano, Katsina, Jigawa
CHIGOZIE AMADI
The Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies on Thursday shut down the 11KVA power supply in Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states over poor staff welfare.
Similarly, the union also closed down the Kano Electricity Distribution Company office complex and prevented staff and customers from entering the premises.
The protest is a response to KEDCO management’s refusal to approve revised conditions of service, remit pensions and PAYE, and address unsafe working conditions.
The union also demanded the immediate payment of outstanding exit packages, performance appraisal, salary increments, and promotion arrears among others
Speaking on the issue, the National Deputy President of SSAEAC, Rilwanu Shehu, emphasized that the union has exhausted all avenues for resolution and will take drastic measures, including crippling the power supply if their demands are not met.
When contacted via telephone, the Managing Director of KEDCO, Alhaji Abubakar Yusuf, said he was in a meeting.
“I am in a meeting and will get back to you later,” he said.
