The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) says its workers have suspended their strike following resolutions reached between the company’s management and labour unions.
On Thursday, the workers commenced the strike over alleged
poor working conditions and non-remittance of pensions.
In a statement on Friday, Sani Bala Sani, KEDCO’s
spokesperson, said the DisCo paid the workers the 13th-month bonus arrears,
worth N170 million, owed to them.
“We particularly would like to highlight the efforts of the
Nigerian Labour Congress, the Bureau of Public Enterprise, Future Energies
Africa (the Core Investors in KEDCO), and the Kano State Ministry of Power and
Renewable Energy for the constructive efforts towards resolving the impasse,”
KEDCO said.
“Resolving inherited issues of unpaid pension obligations,
employee emoluments, and benefits have been a key focus of the company after
the restructuring exercise that had FEA emerge as the new Core Investor.
“The company is making progress and anticipates that our
current plan and trajectory will resolve these inherited issues.”
Following extensive consultations and negotiations, the
DisCo said it has settled outstanding arrears owed to the workers.
“KEDCO has paid the 13th-month salary (bonus) arrears of One
Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (N150,000,000), and appraisal bonus of Twenty
Million Naira (N20,000,000) dating back to 2019 and 2022, respectively,
totaling One Hundred and Seventy Million Naira (N170,000,000),” KEDCO said.
“This demonstrates management’s commitment to honoring its
obligations to the workforce.”
According to the statement, the company has committed to
settling the 2025 13th-month salary arrears (bonus) of N174 million in the
February 2026 salary cycle, alongside regular salary payments.
KEDCO said an expanded meeting involving representatives
from the NLC secretariat, the electricity labour unions, and the KEDCO boards
will be convened to address other pending complex issues.
“This collaborative approach ensures lasting solutions that
serve the interests of all parties,” the DisCo said.
‘“Based on these agreements, the industrial action has been
suspended with immediate effect. All parties have committed to a
no-victimization clause, ensuring that no worker or stakeholder shall face
reprisals arising from this action.
“KEDCO appreciates its customers’ understanding and patience
during this period. Enhanced resolution frameworks are being developed to
ensure no recurrence of this type of action happens under our watch.”
With the suspension of the industrial action, the company
said “normal operations have resumed across all our service areas”.
KEDCO assured its customers of continued dedication to
providing a reliable and efficient electricity supply.
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