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Our Topmost Priority is to Deliver Efficient Services, Safety – MD KEDCO
Mukhtar Yahya Usman
The Managing Director Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) Ahmed Dangana has reiterated commitment to improving health and safety culture of the organisation for the protection of staff and customers from electricity-related accidents.
KANO FOCUS reports that this was contained in a statement issued by the company’s Head, Corporate Communications Sani Bala Sani on Tuesday.
Dangana stated this while delivering remarks at a 3-day health & safety training organised for its frontline technical staff, at the Company’s head office in Kano, recently.
“We will continue to provide all necessary equipment needed for our protection while discharging our various responsibilities;
“Therefore, I urge you all to imbibe conscious attitude and shun taking short-cuts”.he said.
Dangana also expressed appreciation to his technical team for their commendable efforts towards ensuring that KEDCO remained 100 percent health and safety compliant.
“Our topmost priority is to deliver efficient services to our teeming customers and in doing so, we must ensure our safety and wellbeing as well as that of our customers”, he said.
Dangana, who cautioned the technical staff against non-usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) while on duty, said his doors are always open for valuable suggestions especially those that will improve the overall performance of the Company.In
In his remarks, on behalf of the trainees, the Chief Technical Officer, Engr. Inuwa Bala Daneji expressed appreciation to the management for continuous training and furnishing of the technical team with standard safety practices necessary to avert attendant dangers and risks they are exposed to daily.
While pledging commitment to abiding by processes and procedures, Daneji also called on customers to assist in the prevention of electricity-related accidents within their communities through prompt reporting of faults and hazards as well as fighting the menace of energy theft and unauthorized access to electrical installations.
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Kwankwaso commends IGP over probe into Dadiyata’s disappearance
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
A former Governor of Kano State Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, for ordering a fresh investigation into the disappearance of activist and lecturer Abubakar Idris Dadiyata.
KANO FOCUS reports that Kwankwaso made the remarks in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday following recent testimony by a former aide to an ex-state governor, who allegedly claimed that police officers were responsible for Dadiyata’s disappearance in Kaduna.
Dadiyata, a lecturer and social media commentator, was abducted in 2019, and his whereabouts have remained unknown since then.
According to Kwankwaso, he and his associates have consistently advocated for a thorough investigation into the incident and for those responsible to be brought to justice.
He described the Inspector-General’s directive for a comprehensive investigation as a “decisive and long-overdue action,” expressing hope that the process would uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
The former governor also urged police authorities to place individuals named in the allegations under close surveillance to prevent interference with the investigation.
Kwankwaso further called on the government to ensure that Dadiyata, if found alive, and his family receive adequate compensation for the trauma and hardship they have endured over the years.
He commended members of the public for sustaining advocacy efforts on the case and also praised Abba Hikima Fagge for what he described as his important role in the latest developments surrounding the investigation.
Kwankwaso expressed optimism that the renewed probe would ultimately deliver truth and justice in the case.
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Cameroon telecom regulator visits NCC for benchmarking exercise
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
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Dangote Refinery maintains ex-depot price of PMS
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
