Mohammed Shosanya
Kaduna Electric has announced a 10% increase in salaries across all staff categories.
The increment takes effect fromthis month,Dr. Umar Hashidu, the Chief Executive Officer, said during a recent meeting with the management team.
According to a statement,the salary adjustment comes as a strategic response to the imperative of motivating the staff, aimed at elevating the company’s overall performance despite the considerable challenges it currently faces.
The statement quoted Dr. Hashidu as underscoring that the decision also addresses the prevalent cost of living crisis in the country.
Dr. Hashidu emphasized the Board and Management’s conviction that this salary increment will serve as a catalyst, inspiring staff to redouble their efforts to navigate the company through its current challenges.
He reiterated the Board’s unwavering commitment to prioritizing staff welfare as highlighted by the Board’s Chairperson,Ms. Rahila Thomas, when she led other Board members on a visit to the company recently. He hinted that this initial salary adjustment is part of a broader initiative.
He acknowledged the precarious state of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), describing it as being on life support.
Kaduna Electric faces challenges in meeting market obligations and has shown a lackluster performance in compliance with NERC performance indices.
Despite these challenges, Dr. Hashidu expressed confidence that the issues confronting Kaduna Electric are surmountable with collective effort.
He urged all staff members to approach their duties with diligence, citing the positive growth trajectory observed in energy sales during January as a promising indicator.
He implored staff to maintain this momentum until the company achieves a positive turnaround.