Kaduna Electric has confirmed sack of 450 staff in its employ,faulting the earlier claims by labour unions that 900 were affected in the downsizing exercise.
A statement issued by the management of the company on Tuesday confirmed that “services no longer required” letters were issued to the affected employees.
It explained that the decision was made in response to significant operational and financial challenges that have hindered the company’s ability to meet its market and operational obligations.
According to the power firm,the restructuring is a difficult and necessary step to align the company with current market realities and create a more efficient workforce.
The company emphasized that the current right-sizing initiative alongside capital investment are crucial for implementing impactful measures to improve operations and ensure sustainability.
It added:”Kaduna Electric expressed regret over the prolonged power outage caused by the industrial action, which lasted over 24 hours to some of our customers across our franchise.
“The company remains committed to resolving labor disputes amicably and restoring normal operations as quickly as possible.
“Management also thanked security agencies for their support during the industrial action, ensuring the safety of personnel and facilities during this challenging period.
“Kaduna Electric reassured its customers of its dedication to providing reliable power supply and apologized for the inconvenience caused by the outage.
‘The company remains focused on overcoming its current challenges and emerging stronger to better serve its customers and stakeholders”.