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NERC appoints new board to oversee Kaduna electricity company

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  • The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) inaugurated an interim board for Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDC).
  • This action follows the dissolution of KAEDC's previous board due to repeated failures to meet market obligations and performance targets.
  • An interim administrator has also been appointed to oversee the company's restructuring and performance improvement.

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has established an interim board to manage the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDC) after dissolving its previous board. This intervention stems from KAEDC's persistent failure to meet its market obligations and performance targets.

NERC issued Order No. NERC/2026/08, dissolving the former board and appointing a five-member Interim Board of Special Directors. Dr. Abdullahi Garba will chair this interim board for an initial one-year term. Additionally, Abubakar Umar Hashidu has been appointed as the Interim Administrator for KAEDC, with an initial six-month tenure.

The newly appointed leadership is tasked with driving the company's restructuring, enhancing its performance, and ensuring adherence to market obligations. Following their inauguration, the interim board, along with NERC officials and KAEDC management, conducted courtesy visits to the Nigerian Army's One Division headquarters and the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna as part of stakeholder engagement.

This move signifies NERC's commitment to addressing operational deficiencies within the distribution company and improving service delivery. The interim administration aims to stabilize KAEDC's operations and pave the way for sustainable performance improvements.

The new leadership is expected to drive the restructuring of the distribution company, improve its performance and ensure compliance with applicable market obligations.

— NERCThe Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission stated the expected role of the new interim leadership at KAEDC.
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