KEDCO announces 8-hour daily power outage for 3 days
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has announced a scheduled daily eight-hour power outage along two major transmission lines in its franchise area. According to a public notice issued by the company, the outage will affect the Mando-Kumbotso 330kV line from January 17 to April 17, 2026, and the Shiroro-Mando 330kV line from January 17 to […]
Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO)
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has announced a scheduled daily eight-hour power outage along two major transmission lines in its franchise area.
According to a public notice issued by the company, the outage will affect the Mando-Kumbotso 330kV line from January 17 to April 17, 2026, and the Shiroro-Mando 330kV line from January 17 to February 17, 2026.
Both will run on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
KEDCO explained that the interruption is necessary to enable the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to commence installation of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) under the Nigeria Electricity Transmission Project.
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The company assured customers that some areas may not experience the outage, as supply will be back-fed from alternative sources during the period.
The notice said, “We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure a more reliable electricity supply across our franchise area.”