A prolonged power outage in Kaduna has crippled businesses and caused widespread frustration among residents. Kaduna Electric’s decision to lay off 450 workers sparked a strike, further exacerbating the situation. The blackout has left residents scrambling for alternatives and businesses facing irreparable losses.
The prolonged disruption in electricity supply has led to widespread frustration in Kaduna , with many households and businesses suffering significant losses. Perishable goods in stores and homes have spoiled, while small businesses dependent on power for operations face severe setbacks. PREMIUM TIMES reports that the power blackout, which began on Monday, has forced residents to seek alternative solutions in an already difficult economic environment.
Kaduna Electric’s decision to sack 450 employees sparked a strike by the workers. In a statement on Tuesday, the electricity distribution company’s spokesperson, AbdulAziz Abdullahi, said the decision was in response to significant operational and financial challenges that have hindered the company’s ability to meet its market and operational obligations. The company confirmed that ‘Services No Longer Required’ letters were issued to 450 employees.Not happy with the development, the National Union of Electricity Employees ordered its members to embark on a strike, insisting that the company must withdraw the disengagement letters issued to the affected workers. The Chairman of NUEE, Kaduna State Council, Sheyin Wakili, told journalists in Kaduna on Tuesday that due process was not followed before the disengagement. “We are not against the management’s decision to disengage staff, but we reject the failure to fulfil legal obligations. The conditions of service stipulate that disengaged staff must receive their full entitlements, which the management has refused to pay,” he said.Nuhu Mohammed, a shop owner who sells cold drinks and confectioneries, said he has lost thousands of naira to the power outage. “My refrigerator is empty now; I can’t store anything. What is going on with our government for God’s sake? They need to address the people in charge,” he lamented. “In just 24 hours, I lost over N200,000 because of the lack of electricity.” “We’re still trying to recover from the last blackout, and now this. I can’t even begin to count the losses. It’s ongoing. Business in Nigeria is collapsing,” she said. Paulin Abu, a tailor based in the Kakuri area of Kaduna, revealed the impact of the electricity crisis on her work. “We can’t operate properly because of the power issue. We can’t afford petrol, and the little we manage to get runs out quickly,” he said.is making life harder for us here in Kaduna. No government official is communicating with the people. Even though it’s a private company problem, they need to address us and be part of the negotiations so things can return to normal.
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