The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KADCO) has said arrangements are in top gear to begin a 24 hour uninterrupted power supply in Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States.
At a five day induction workshop for the company’s new staff, the chairman of KEDCO, Mr Tajudden Dantata said the plan was part of the company’s effort to ensure the revival of industrial sector in Kano state, half of which were closed down due to the inadequate supply of electricity.
Over 400 graduates were employed to replace the retired old PHCN workers who were recently discharged by KEDCO.
According to Mr Tajudden, millions of jobs were lost due to the closure of industries in Kano State, a development attributed mainly to the lack of electricity supply.
The chairman maintained that strict measures were put in place to ensure productivity. He further warned the newly employed staff that whoever was found wanting would be rooted out.
On his part, the managing director of the company, Mr Jamilu Gwamna, said the five-day training would serve as an eye opener for the new staff to fully understand KEDCO’S operational guidelines and the in-house policy.
The new staff are also to, within the first 90 days of their probation, prove competent by using their knowledge to boost productivity.
Meanwhile, as the Kano electricity distribution company expect productivity from the new staff, the staff say their expectation is not beyond conducive working environment as well meaningful welfare package.