Process Earlier than Yahaya In direction of Revamping Kaduna Electrical, by Adewale Omowale

Process Earlier than Yahaya In direction of Revamping Kaduna Electrical, by Adewale Omowale

The duty of reviving a affected person in intensive care is under no circumstances a straightforward one. It requires the the very best brains at work who’ve the experience and wherewithal to manage the very best medical procedures. The identical additionally applies on this planet of enterprise. To tug an organization out of the doldrums – a close to state of chapter – into sound well being isn’t a job for the faint at coronary heart. This arduous job is precisely what Yusuf Usman Yahaya boldly undertook somewhat over a yr in the past. Whereas it will not be stated that he has succeeded in wholly resuscitating Kaduna Electrical again to sound well being, the indicators are certainly seen that optimistic steps and initiatives have been put in place for long run progress. Within the scenario he discovered himself, the primary vital step that wanted to be taken was to halt the bleeding. Avenues the place the corporate was struggling severe monetary haemorrhage needed to be stopped.

Individuals & Group
The Chief Govt noticed the pressing have to additionally restructure operations to provide a brand new course of journey. The organisational restructuring helped to refocus the corporate right into a commercially pushed enterprise with regional management and space workplace groups given extra autonomy to drive the enterprise. Tied to that is the reorientation of employees to grasp the vital function they play within the grand scheme of issues. It goes with out saying that with no devoted and dedicated work power all makes an attempt at transformation wouldn’t yield the specified end result.
He has ensured that employees entitlements resembling salaries, pension remittances and different allowances are paid in due time, a scenario which has earned him accolades from the 2 in-house labour unions. The employees efficiency appraisal system has been digitized and transformed to provide employees the arrogance that they’re being correctly appraised by there respective line managers. He has additionally frolicked in constructing new operational processes and rejigging and streamlining current ones to boost effectivity in service supply firm vast. Extra operational autos and work instruments resembling computer systems, furnishings, ladders, Private Protecting Gear (PPEs) have been bought to help employees ship on their duties. Bikes have additionally been distributed particularly to these employees in distant areas to assist attain clients with ease. A plan has been rolled out to start the phased rehabilitation of workplaces and provision of web companies to spice up employees productiveness.

Engineering & Technical
The spine of the success in enhancing energy provide is doubtless, the trouble that has gone into the rehabilitation of the massive, expansive community. Having the longest spanning community within the nation, the problem of rehabilitation is gigantic. Nevertheless, with a strategic plan that targets substations feeding key buyer teams and communities, the duty is being efficiently managed one injection and distribution substation at a time. A few of the accomplished tasks throughout the previous one yr embrace: a whole substitute of 11KV seven board panels and management room rehabilitation at Dawaki Injection Substation. Alternative of two 33KV Out of doors breakers at Abakpa and Unguwan Boro Injection Substations. Fencing of 4 Distribution Substations to Kaduna Electrical commonplace (Branded inclusive. habilitation of Kofar Doka Injection Substation and Alternative of 33KV/11KV panels at Zaria. Development of three Business feeders to enhance energy provide to business and industrial clients in Doka, Gusau and Sokoto. Development of a 33KV feeder devoted to the Sultan of Sokoto palace at Marina in Sokoto. Set up of fourteen auto reclosers in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, and Kaduna. Development of a 33KV feeder to Mothercat Injection Substation in Mando, Kaduna. Alternative of Burnt blue section of the two.5MVA 33/11KV energy transformer in Gwandu, Kebbi state. Repairs and substitute of over thirty failed Distribution transformers inside Kaduna Electrical’s franchise. Set up of over 10 33KV isolators for community flexibility

Business
With the mud that trailed the implementation of the Nationwide Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) and the Meter Asset Supplier (MAP) scheme, it turned obvious that pressing steps wanted to be taken to sanitize the workouts and restore buyer confidence. Below his management, NMMP Part Zero was efficiently concluded, and renewed dedication extracted from MAP distributors for a greater managed scheme following strong engagements with them.

Now, clients who’ve paid for MAP meters are assured of getting metered throughout the stipulated timeframe. Different laudable initiative efficiently championed by the Kaduna Electrical helmsman embrace: Most Demand 132KV/33KV meter recertification train. 11KV feeder meter recertification train. New meter installations for purchasers. Alternative of defective meters for purchasers freed from cost to spice up assortment. Enchancment of earthing system of all interface meters. Alternative of all interface meters with AMI compliant meters for straightforward studying and monitoring. Conversion of feeder meters – 132 KV, 33KV, 11KV – to replicate AMI and AMR prospects.
MD clients meters have been additionally modified from ring Present Transformers (CTs) operated meters to dam Present Transformer (CTs) operated kind for correct power accountability and minimizing losses. Altering non-MD meter kind to Energy Line Provider (PLC) kind for efficient monitoring and correct accountability and equitable distribution system. Altering of problematic clients with panel meters to outside VT/CT association with efficient earthing system.

Rayhan Rice Mill in Kebbi was linked on to a 2.5MVA transformer to ensure secure energy provide for his or her operations. The Zamfara state Authorities Home, Yariman Bakura hospital and Zamfara Textiles Restricted for twenty-four hours provide after development of a devoted 11KV feeder to service their provide wants. A 2.5MVA transformer serving Baba Rice Restricted has been linked to UNTL feeder to make sure provide stability and shore up income. Enchancment in energy provide additionally noticed African Pure Assets and Mines Restricted, a subsidiary of Abuja Metal Firm agreeing to come back on to Kaduna Electrical’s community the place it has been having fun with regular energy provide.
In response to buyer complaints about sharp practices by some employees, the daring resolution to cease gross sales representatives from instantly handing money was taken. The end result has seen clients take possession of their funds via the numerous on-line fee channels obtainable. Along with Buypower and Irecharge, extra third-party distributors together with Coral Pay, Ruaban POS, Pay4Power. All money workplaces have additionally been offered card enabled POS gadgets to ease transactions for purchasers

Buyer Service
Realising the numerous function of the shopper within the worth chain, Yusuf has led from the entrance in instantly participating with clients throughout the franchise, with appearances on radio programmes besides. The goal has been to enlighten and educate clients on the necessity for immediate funds, supporting the struggle towards vandalism and power theft and a greater understanding of the facility ecosystem within the nation. Whereas his friends select to go away this vital operate to subordinates, Yusuf has chosen to steer by instance. The strategic engagements has additionally seen him interface with different key stakeholders resembling state governments, non secular and socio-cultural teams, safety companies and youth teams.

From the snapshot of initiatives highlighted, it’s evident that despite the challenges of buyer apathy to funds, stress from the electrical energy market and poor income inflows, the Kaduna Electrical’s chief govt is succeeding in repositioning the corporate onto a sustainable progress trajectory. If the momentum is sustained, certainly the corporate will likely be quickly outpace its friends.

Adewale is a public affairs commentator based mostly in Sokoto