Kano Electricity Distribution Plc (KEDCO) has clarified that recent protests by in-house unions were driven by legacy staff welfare issues, as the company moves to address outstanding concerns.

Recall that recently there was a protest by the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) and the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) over KEDCO staff welfare issues.

Reacting to the protest, KEDCO management, in a press statement signed by its Head of Corporate Communication, Sani Bala Sani, said the current management of the company, which took over seven months ago, has prioritised staff welfare and entitlements, implementing a structured welfare programme to address outstanding issues, particularly staff pensions.

“Since assuming office seven months ago, the current management has prioritised staff welfare and entitlements, implementing a structured welfare programme to address outstanding issues, particularly staff pensions,” the company said.

According to KEDCO, significant progress has been made, with over 80 per cent of the agreed 2025 pension remittances already paid.

It added that a transparent promotion exercise was recently conducted in line with company policy, resulting in the promotion of 1,500 eligible staff.

“To date, over 80 per cent of the agreed 2025 pension remittances have been paid. In addition, a transparent promotion exercise was recently conducted in line with company policy, resulting in the promotion of 1,500 eligible staff,” the statement read.

According to him, KEDCO management is actively engaging relevant stakeholders to resolve the issues and achieve lasting solutions.

He assured stakeholders that employee welfare remains a top priority, with efforts underway to restore stability and maintain industrial harmony.