The Kano Electricity Distribution Company, KEDCO, has renovated Sallari Special Primary School in Babban Giji, underscoring its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, and community development.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Abubakar Yusuf, Managing Director of KEDCO, Abubakar Yusuf, emphasized the company’s belief that a nation’s strength lies in its education system.
“Meaningful corporate success is measured not only by profit but by our impact on the communities we serve,” Yusuf said.
“It’s not just our responsibility to distribute electricity and collect revenue. We also have a duty to support society in key areas such as education, health, and community development,” he said.
Yusuf explained that the choice of Sallari Special Primary School was driven by the dire state of the learning environment.
“The school was in a highly dilapidated condition—there were no seats, classrooms were unsafe, and the environment was not conducive for learning. We saw the urgent need to step in and make a difference,” he added.
He highlighted that the intervention at Sallari is one of several CSR projects KEDCO has carried out across different communities.
Yusuf however dismissed the notion that KEDCO solely distributes electricity and collects revenue, noting that the company actively contributes to socio-economic development. “We complement the efforts of the Federal, State, and Local Governments in improving the lives of our host communities,” he stated.
Under its School Outreach Programme (SOP), he said, KEDCO undertook various renovations, including the refurbishment of classrooms and a staff room to create a more conducive learning environment. The company also rehabilitated the school’s water system, ensuring access to clean drinking water for pupils and staff.
As part of the initiative, KEDCO provided 135-seater chairs and tables to accommodate students, refurbished staff room furniture, and distributed exercise books to all pupils. “Every child deserves a dignified place to learn,” Yusuf remarked, adding that the gesture was a declaration of trust and a long-term investment in the community’s future.
On his part, Chairman of Kumbotso Local Government, Ahmad Muhammad Ibrahim Sekure, praised the initiative, highlighting the importance of education. “We must seek both Islamic and Western education to empower future generations,” Sekure said.
Sekure also disclosed that the local government had allocated ₦600 million for school renovations, reinforcing its commitment to improving educational infrastructure. “Investment in education is an investment in our future,” he asserted.
Yusuf reaffirmed KEDCO’s pledge to collaborate with government institutions, community leaders, and residents to foster initiatives that uplift and inspire. “Together, we must light up not only homes and streets but minds and futures,” he concluded.
