SANI DUTSINMA.
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has directed the immediate constitution of a multi-stakeholder committee to engage the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) with a view to addressing the persistent power outages affecting the state.The Governor gave the directive during a townhall meeting held at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Birnin Kebbi, which brought together officials of KEDCO, government functionaries, civil society organizations, labour unions, professional bodies, and various trade associations.He xpressed deep concern over the deteriorating electricity supply in the state, noting that continued decline in power supply as unacceptable and harmful to the socio-economic development of the state.Idris stated that, the government would no longer tolerate a situation where residents and businesses suffer persistent outages without clear and actionable solutions, stressing that decisive action must be taken to resolve the crisis once and for all.He announced that the committee would comprise representatives from critical stakeholders, including government officials, the Kebbi Development Forum (KDF), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), civil society groups, youth representatives, elders, political party members, representative of District Heads and KEDCO officials.According to him, the State Assembly Members, Commissioners, and Local Government Council Chairmen would also nominate representatives, while special advisers, including that of Student Affairs, would also be included to ensure that all segments of society are captured.The Governor emphasized that the committee would thoroughly assess all issues affecting electricity supply in the state and recommend practical, sustainable solutions that would guarantee improved service delivery.He disclosed that state government should had suspended the monthly payment of N150 million previously provided as support to KEDCO, citing dissatisfaction with the quality of service and increasing complaints from residents across the state.
