Power Grid Collapse: Northern Senators Seek Urgent Electricity Restoration to Kano, Katsina, Jigawa

Sunday Aborisade in Abuja

The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) yesterday raised the alarm over the frequent collapses of the national grid, which have caused devastating and frustrating power outages plaguing Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states.
The Chairman of the Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja, urged the federal government to intervene promptly to restore electricity supply to the affected states.

The statement noted that the power outages, which resulted from vandalism and national grid disturbances, have brought economic hardship, compromised healthcare delivery, and imposed expensive fuel costs on citizens.
“Small businesses are struggling to operate, hospitals are facing increased running costs, and livelihoods are being severely impacted,” the statement added.

The northern senators specifically requested the federal government to expedite repairs on the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission lines to restore reliable power supply.
The forum also urged the relevant agencies to enhance security and implement measures to prevent future vandalism and protect power infrastructure.

The NSF expressed support for renewable energy, particularly KEDCO’s initiatives for renewable energy and mini-grid solutions to provide sustainable power options.
“The forum acknowledges the progress made in power distribution under the current administration and appreciates efforts to improve the sector.
“However, the situation demands urgent attention to alleviate the suffering of constituents and revitalise economic activities,” the statement added.