• Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has denied sacking 900 workers, contrary to widely reported claims.
• The company stated that it issued “services no longer required” letters only to Independent System Operator (ISO) employees.
• The decision was made due to operational and financial challenges, and is part of a comprehensive transformation exercise to ensure the company’s long-term sustainability.

Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has refuted claims that it sacked 900 workers, stating that the actual number of affected employees is significantly lower. According to a statement issued by the company’s Corporate Affairs Head, Abdullahi Abdulazeez, the company initiated a comprehensive transformation exercise to ensure its long-term sustainability.

The statement clarified that “services no longer required” letters were issued only to Independent System Operator (ISO) employees, an arm of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The decision was made due to significant operational and financial challenges affecting the company’s ability to meet market and operational obligations.

Kaduna Electric apologized for the prolonged power outage that resulted from the labour dispute and assured the public that it is committed to resolving the issue amicably and restoring normal operations as quickly as possible. The company appreciated the support of security agencies during the strike and reassured customers of its dedication to providing reliable power supply.