KEDCO announces eight-hour daily power outage for three days

The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has announced a scheduled daily eight-hour power outage along two major transmission lines in its franchise area. This outage will last for three days.

The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) made the announcement regarding the power supply interruption. According to the company, the outage is scheduled daily for eight hours and will affect two major transmission lines within KEDCO's franchise area. This measure is set to continue for three days.

KEDCO, responsible for electricity distribution in Kano and surrounding regions, stated that the disruption is planned to address issues along the specified transmission lines. No further details on the exact reasons or affected communities were provided in the announcement. The company aims to minimize broader impacts on its customers during this period.

This development comes amid ongoing challenges in Nigeria's power sector, where scheduled maintenance often leads to temporary outages. Residents in the affected areas are advised to prepare accordingly.

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