On Thursday, October 31, the Federal Government has confirmed that it was assessing other sources of power to tackle the national power grid failure.
While speaking at the stakeholders’ meeting with the management of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), the minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu stated that the exploration of other sources would serve as a backup to avoid the power grid breakdown.
The minister of power is working hard to ensure that electricity is restored in the country and plans on how the stakeholders in the power sector would revamp the transmission architecture.
He stated, “This proactive approach aims to ensure that the region is prepared for any eventuality, including vandalism or national grid collapse.”
“State Governments should ensure effective implementation of providing alternative electricity sources and Discos should also ensure reliable distribution services while consumers should utilize electricity efficiently.”