Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (Kaduna Electric), has announced the departure of Yusuf Usman Yahaya from the role of managing director/chief executive officer, marking the conclusion of his tenure since July 2022.
Reflecting on his time at Kaduna Electric, Yahaya said it has been a remarkable journey at Kaduna Electric.
He said, “Leading this prestigious company and driving transformative changes in the electricity distribution sector has been both challenging and rewarding.
“I am proud of our collective achievements in operational efficiency and customer service enhancement, made possible through our team’s dedication and stakeholder support.”
During his leadership, Yahaya was instrumental in steering extensive organizational reforms and commercial growth.
“Engr. Yahaya was at the helm during a critical phase, initiating a robust turnaround program focused on key organizational and personnel reforms, and significantly improving service delivery,” Abdulazeez Abdullahi the spokesperson for Kaduna Electric said.
The company witnessed marked improvements in infrastructure and energy management under his guidance, with substantial investments in network and energy management infrastructure being a major highlight of his tenure.
The spokesperson added, “We are immensely grateful to Engr. Yusuf Usman Yahaya for his visionary leadership and the pivotal role he played in the corporate turnaround of Kaduna Electric.
His tenure will be remembered as a period of transformative change for our company.
Engr. Yahaya’s departure follows efforts by key stakeholders like the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Bureau of Public Enterprises, Central Bank of Nigeria, and lenders such as the African Export-Import Bank and Fidelity Bank, to strengthen operations at Kaduna Electric.
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