Northern Senators Forum Urges FG to Restore Power in Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, and Other States
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The Northern Senators Forum has called on the Federal Government to swiftly restore electricity supply in Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, and other states in the North ¹. The region has been experiencing a total blackout due to a fault in the 330kV DC Transmission Line.
Reasons for the Urgent Call
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- Economic hardship due to ongoing outages
- Compromised healthcare delivery
- Expensive fuel costs imposed on citizens
- Small businesses struggling to operate
- Hospitals facing increased running costs
Requests by the Northern Senators Forum
- Expedite repairs of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line
- Implement measures to prevent future vandalism of power infrastructure
- Support renewable energy initiatives
- Back KEDCO’s initiatives for renewable energy and Mini Grid solutions
Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, signed the communique urging the Federal Government to prioritize the restoration of reliable power supply ¹.
