By Oke Peter
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), Abubakar Shuaibu Jimeta, today received the Commander of the 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, AM Tukur, during a courtesy visit to the company’s headquarters in Kano.
The visit was aimed at strengthening the existing collaboration between KEDCO and the Nigerian Army, particularly in the protection of critical power infrastructure and ensuring the safety of electricity assets across the company’s franchise area.
Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Jimeta expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Army for its continued support in safeguarding power facilities and maintaining security in communities served by KEDCO.
He stressed that electricity infrastructure remains vital to socio-economic development, noting that strong collaboration with security agencies is essential to prevent vandalism and other threats to power installations.
The KEDCO MD/CEO reaffirmed the company’s commitment to delivering improved and reliable electricity supply to customers, while expressing optimism about continued cooperation with the Nigerian Army to protect distribution assets and ensure operational stability.
In his remarks, Brigadier General Tukur commended KEDCO for its role in powering homes, businesses, and industries within the region. He reiterated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote national development and ensuring the protection of critical national infrastructure.
Both parties reaffirmed their readiness to sustain collaboration that will enhance security around power facilities and contribute to improved electricity service delivery in Kano and surrounding areas.
The meeting concluded with a mutual pledge to strengthen engagement between KEDCO and security agencies in support of uninterrupted electricity supply and the protection of vital infrastructure.
