KEDCO collaborates with Kano to address water supply challenges

By solacebase.com On Jun 22, 2023

KEDCO, Kano, water supply — KEDCO collaborates with Kano to address water supply challenges

By Baba Aminu

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kano Electricity Distribution Plc. (KEDCO), Ahmed Dangana has called for collaboration with Kano State Water Board in area of improved service delivery to enhance socio-economic wellbeing of the people of the State.

Mr. Dangana stated this on Wednesday when he received the Managing Director, Kano State Water Board, Engr. Ahmad Garba Bichi and his management team on a visit to his office.

A statement issued by Sani Bala Sani, KEDCO, Head, Corporate Communications. said on Thursday, that Dangana noted that , “Water and electricity are indispensable commodities of life therefore it is natural we work hand-in-hand to improve our services to upscale living standards of the people while also improving economic activities in Kano State and environs”.

‘’The KEDCO Chief Executive Officer also stated that “We acknowledge the importance of unhindered water supply to health and wellbeing of the people which is why we supply electricity to water board facilities through dedicated priority feeders, with quality and reliable power supply unless there are grid issues which is beyond our control”, the statement said.

‘’Mr, Dangana also mobilised a dedicated technical team who will serve not only as a rapid response team for any technical fault that may arise on the water board feeders but avert the occurrence of any through preventive maintenance measures.’’

According to the statement, Kano State Water Board CEO, Engr. Garba informed that they were at the KEDCO head office to consolidate on the existing relationship and seek assistance in the areas of improved and sustained power supply to help achieve his vision of delivering steady water supply the good people of Kano State.

‘’Engr. Garba who also stressed the need for a symbiotic relationship between both organisations added that, visit to KEDCO was his first official outing owing to the importance of power supply to achieving his mandate in the new role.’’