The Northern Senators Forum has raised alarm over the devastating power outages plaguing Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states.
Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, Chairman of the Forum,in a heartfelt appeal in Katsina on Friday October 25, 2024, urged the Federal Government to intervene promptly to restore electricity to these affected regions.
The Northern Senators said the ongoing outages, resulting from vandalism and national grid disturbances, have brought economic hardship, compromised healthcare delivery, and imposed expensive fuel costs on citizens. Added that Small businesses were struggling to operate, hospitals were also facing increased running costs, and livelihoods are being severely impacted.
The Northern Senators Forum respectfully requests the Federal Government to:
• Expedite Repairs: 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 acknowledged the progress made in power distribution under the current administration and appreciated efforts to improve the sector.
The Forum said “the situation demands urgent attention to alleviate the suffering of constituents and revitalize economic activities”.
