KEDCO lauds FG, says power sector reforms growing small-scale industries

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), Dr Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna (Sardaunan Gombe), has commended President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government’s effort in growing smallscale industries in the country through the power sector reforms.

Dr Gwamna, who gave this commendation in an interview with newsmen, added that the government’s reforms in the power sector which had improved power distribution to DISCO’s was a sign that the government was committed to the growth of micro industries in the country.

According to him, several smallscale businesses are growing in Nigeria as a result of the increased power supply which is good for the country’s economy and the diversification drive of the federal government.

“I commend the federal government for the investments and reforms in the power sector. This is responsible for the improved power supply which is growing the small- scale industries in the country”

“The improvement shows that President Muhammadu Buhari is committed to diversifying the economy of the country not just through agriculture but the manufacturing sector also.

“Before now, KEDCO had been distributing 220MW but due to the improvement in generation, we now dish out 344MW and we are poised to increase that as government’s efforts yield more’’, he said.