In a significant boost to educational infrastructure in Kano State, the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has renovated and commissioned three classrooms and a staff room at Sallari Babban Giji Special Primary School in Tarauni local government, the State.
SolaceBase reports that the project, which includes complete furnishing of the tele-classroom, was fully funded by KEDCO as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Thursday, Managing Director and CEO of KEDCO, Alhaji Abubakar Yusuf, emphasised the company’s commitment to giving back to the community.
“It’s not just our responsibility to distribute electricity and collect revenue. We also have a duty to support society in key areas such as education, health, and community development,” he said.
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Yusuf explained that the choice of Sallari Special Primary School was driven by the dire state of the learning environment. “The school was in a highly dilapidated condition—there were no seats, classrooms were unsafe, and the environment was not conducive for learning. We saw the urgent need to step in and make a difference,” he added.
He highlighted that the intervention at Sallari is one of several CSR projects KEDCO has carried out across different communities.
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He also reiterated the company’s readiness to continue investing in the education sector and supporting government efforts to improve socio-economic development in the state.
“The government cannot shoulder all responsibilities alone. It is essential for private companies like KEDCO and other institutions within the local government to come together and contribute meaningfully to the growth of education,” Mr. Yusuf stated.
He called on the local government and the surrounding community to take ownership of the renovated facilities and ensure their security. “We appeal to the community to safeguard these facilities from vandalism, so that the benefits can be sustained for the long-term good of the students and the community at large,” he urged.
On his part, the chairman of Tarauni local government, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Muhammad, commended the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) for its laudable initiative in renovating classroom facilities at Salary Special Primary School.
He praised the company’s efforts and pledged to provide adequate security for the renovated facilities.
“We are truly grateful for what KEDCO has done for our community. We will ensure that security personnel are employed to protect the school and prevent any form of vandalism,” he said.
In her remarks, the head teacher of the school, Malama Fatima Abdulkadir Abubakar, expressed appreciation to the company and assured that the school would maintain the newly renovated facilities.
“On behalf of myself and the entire teaching staff, I want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to KEDCO for renovating these classrooms. We are thankful, and we promise to take good care of the facilities,” she stated.
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