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By Tracy Moses
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) on Monday addressed reports concerning the alleged disconnection of power at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), confirming that electricity supply has now been fully restored.
In a press release signed by Sani Bala Sani on Monday, Head of Corporate Communications, and shared with journalists in Kano, the company explained, “We wish to make it clear that power supply to AKTH has been reinstated.”
According to Bala Sani, the disruption stemmed from an ongoing project aimed at separating the electricity supply to the hospital’s main campus and healthcare units from that of the residential quarters occupied by staff.
He elaborated, “The core hospital and associated health facilities are currently linked to the high-priority 33kV Zaria Road feeder, which provides an average of 22 hours of electricity daily under Band A classification.”
The statement further revealed that AKTH’s administration has continued to oppose the separation of the staff residences from the hospital’s power source—a stance which, KEDCO says, has repeatedly endangered the hospital’s stable electricity supply.
KEDCO’s attempts to isolate the residential section from the healthcare facilities have faced resistance from management. This ultimately led to a significant electrical fault, which caused the recent blackout we’ve been striving to avoid, the statement noted.
To ensure a consistent and reliable power supply to the hospital, the company confirmed it is moving ahead with the plan to split the two lines. “This initiative is essential for ensuring uninterrupted service, safety, and improved electricity delivery to the hospital,” the release said.
KEDCO also highlighted that the residential area has not been paying for its electricity usage, a situation the company says is unsustainable both financially and operationally.
A letter dated August 12, 2025, from KEDCO’s Chief Commercial Officer, Muhammad Aminu Dantata, to the Chief Medical Director of AKTH informed the hospital of the impending disconnection of electricity to the staff quarters and other non-essential facilities due to only partial payment of electricity bills.
The letter pointed out that despite several reminders, the hospital has continued to make incomplete payments each month.
As of August 2025, the hospital’s outstanding debt stood at ₦949,880,922.45 (Nine Hundred and Forty-Nine Million, Eight Hundred and Eighty Thousand, Nine Hundred and Twenty-Two Naira, Forty-Five Kobo). In addition, the hospital was urged to fully settle its August 2025 invoice of ₦108,957,582.29 (One Hundred and Eight Million, Nine Hundred and Fifty-Seven Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty-Two Naira, Twenty-Nine Kobo) within ten working days to prevent further disconnection of services in certain areas.
Despite the financial strain, KEDCO reaffirmed its dedication to maintaining steady electricity supply to AKTH, recognizing its crucial role as a major healthcare provider.
KEDCO remains committed to ensuring uninterrupted power delivery to AKTH and urges the hospital’s leadership to support the ongoing separation process, which ultimately benefits patients, staff, and the public at large, Bala Sani emphasized.
He concluded by reiterating KEDCO’s priority in ensuring reliable electricity for medical institutions, especially those involved in critical care and lifesaving operations.