July 06, (THEWILL) – After several days of darkness suffered by the university’s community, the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has reconnected Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH) to the National Grid.
According to a statement by the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof.Musa Tukur Yakasai, the reconnection followed an initial payment of N100m with the commitment by the Kano State Government to offset the outstanding liabilities of not only the University but other State MDAs.
“I am pleased to announce to esteemed members of the University Community and the general public that the University was reconnected with electricity by KEDCO today Friday 5th July 2024 about 16hrs(4 pm) local time.
“This is the sequel to the prompt intervention of the Kano State Government and the Chancellor of the University Alh. Aliko Dangote through the Dangote Foundation made an initial payment of the sum of N100m with the commitment by Kano State Government to offset the outstanding liabilities of not only the University but other State MDA’s.
“Furthermore, the Dangote Foundation is exploring a lasting solution to the University’s electricity supply problem through means such as solar mini-grids, etc.
“The entire University Community is deeply grateful for the timely intervention and efforts of the Kano State Government under the stewardship of His Excellency, Alh Abba Kabir Yusuf, through the office of the SSG, Dr Abdullahi Baffa Bichi and the Commissioner Ministry for Higher Education, Dr Yusuf Kofarmata.
“Special appreciation goes to our Chancellor and the president of the Dangote group Alhaji Aliko Dangote as well as the DG Dangote Foundation and her team.
“Let me use this opportunity to appreciate members of the University community both Staff and Students for the understanding and patience shown during this very trying time”, Yakasai said.
He appealed to all members of the university community to reciprocate the gesture by supporting the efforts of the university’s management to ensure judicious utilisation of electricity on the campus.
THEWEILL recalls that KEDCO had disconnected the university for its inability to settle an accumulated bill of over N248 million, thereby disrupting its services.
Abdullahi Yusuf is a seasoned journalist, communicator and was previously the Deputy Editor-In-Chief and Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Jos, where he retired on December 15, 2021
