MAN raises alarm over KEDCO’s threat to disconnect Kano, Jigawa factories

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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, Kano/Jigawa branch has raised the alarm that thousands of jobs are at risk of being lost as factories are facing shutdown in the two states.

MAN , in a statement on Wednesday, alleged that the Kano Electricity Distribution Company, KEDCO , has threatened to disconnect factories in the states by Friday, May 3. Our correspondent gathered that the industrial companies in Kano and Jigawa , the KEDCO ’s franchise area had written to the distribution company, rejecting the recent increase in electricity tariffs. It was gathered that KEDCO replied them companies, asking them to withdraw their rejection letter by Friday or face disconnection.

The association expressed fear that the aftermath of closing down the factories would have a very serious security implications in the state. “In view of the above, NERC should know that before carrying out this type of review, they must make sure that all the determining factors to all Discos are satisfied not only on paper but also in practice.

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