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Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State
Citizens, under the umbrella of Concerned Residents of Kaduna, have petitioned Governor Uba Sani over the prolonged power outage in the state following the strike by workers of Kaduna Electric.
The electricity outages In the state, which have entered their third day, have taken a toll on the socio-economic life of the people, prompting protests against the Kaduna Electric management and workers over the strike that has covered the entire state in darkness.
In the letter of protest by the citizens in the state, made available by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ibraheem Musa, and the Special Adviser on Public Affairs, Mock Kure, to journalists on Thursday, the aggrieved residents said: “With deep respect and appreciation for your efforts in striving to restore the lost glory of our beloved Kaduna State, we humbly seek your intervention regarding the worsening electricity supply across many areas.
“Your Excellency, while we acknowledge the challenges faced by the electricity distribution company, it is unfair that ordinary citizens, who diligently pay their electricity bills, continue to suffer due to poor power supply,” stressing that “many hardworking individuals and small businesses depend on electricity to earn a living, and prolonged outages are crippling their means of survival.
“Furthermore, we are deeply concerned about the recent developments within the power sector, particularly the dismissal of staff, which should not translate to punishing innocent consumers. We implore you to urgently call Kaduna Electric to order and ensure that electricity is fairly and adequately distributed to all.
“Your swift intervention will bring relief to thousands of Kaduna residents who rely on power for their daily sustenance. We trust in your leadership and commitment to the welfare of the people.”
Meanwhile, Governor Sani has directed the Deputy Governor, Hadiza Balarabe, to immediately interface with the management of Kaduna Electric and the striking workers in order to end the industrial action. (The Guardian)
