Electricity Workers Protest Unpaid Wages At KEDCO

Electricity workers protest Unpaid Wages At KEDCO

Electricity workers in Kano have staged a protest at the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) headquarters over unpaid pensions and poor working conditions.

The demonstration, organised by the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) and the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), drew attention to long-standing grievances about staff welfare and management compliance.

Union leaders accused KEDCO of failing to remit pension deductions for over 90 months and neglecting other benefits, including promotions, allowances, and proper performance appraisals.

Workers also complained about unsafe and inadequate work environments, which they said were affecting both morale and productivity.

The unions insisted that they were only demanding enforcement of existing agreements and not new conditions.

The protest followed the collapse of negotiations between the unions and KEDCO management after a previous ultimatum expired.

Demonstrators carried placards calling for the release of withheld pensions, fair promotions, and provision of essential work tools and protective equipment.

KEDCO management responded, stating that staff welfare had been a priority since the current leadership took office seven months ago.

The company said over 80 percent of the agreed pension contributions for 2025 had been remitted and that a recent promotion exercise had affected around 1,500 staff.

Management also confirmed ongoing discussions to resolve disputes and restore workplace harmony.

The strike has raised concerns about potential power outages across KEDCO’s service areas, which include Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States. Authorities and stakeholders are now monitoring the situation to prevent a disruption of electricity supply.