Northern Senators  Calls for Urgent Restoration of Power in Kano, Katsina, Jigawa

By Lawal Gwanda

The Northern Senators Forum has sounded the alarm over the devastating power outages plaguing Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states.

In a heartfelt appeal,

Chairman of the Forum Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua  (Mutawallen Katsina) urged the federal government to intervene promptly to restore electricity to these affected regions.

The Senator pointed out that the ongoing outages, resulting from vandalism and national grid disturbances, have brought economic hardship, compromised healthcare delivery, and imposed expensive fuel costs on citizens.

He said small businesses are currently struggling to operate, hospitals are facing increased running costs, and livelihoods are being severely impacted.

The  Forum however  requested the Federal Government to: expedite Repairs and Prioritize repairs on the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission lines to restore reliable power supply.

Enhance Security, Implement measures to prevent future vandalism and protect power infrastructure.

Support Renewable Energy, back KEDCO’s initiatives for renewable energy and Mini Grid solutions to provide sustainable power options.

The Forum also acknowledged the progress made in power distribution under the current administration and appreciates efforts to improve the sector.

The Forum therefore drew the attention of the federal government that the situation demands urgent attention to alleviate the suffering of constituents and revitalize economic activities.