Over 900 workers have been sacked by the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (Kaduna Electric). The company stated that the sacked workers will receive their benefits in due course.
Their sack letter, dated “31st January 2025,” was from Kaduna Electric to the staff, stating that their services were no longer needed.
In the letter, Abubakar Mohammed, the Deputy Managing Director of KADECO, advised the staff to immediately turn over the company’s properties to HR.
According to reports, Dr. Umar Abubakar Hashidu, Managing Director and CEO of Kaduna Electric; Alhaji Aminu Abubakar Suleiman, the Chairman of the Board of Directors; and Ibrahim Musa Umar, board member and Chairman of the HR Committee, were behind the mass sacking following a monthly performance review of the workers.
Kaduna Electric has stated that the workers will receive their salary benefits in their accounts and their pensions sent to their retirement savings accounts with their pension fund administrators (PFA).
The letter reads, “We refer to your offer of employment and write to inform you that your services will no longer be required by the company, effective January 31, 2025.
“This decision was not made lightly and reflects our commitment to adapting our operations to meet current challenges. Please find below the summary of your benefits and outstanding obligations.
“Details of Benefits/Obligations, 13th Month Pay (2024): Credit N49,448.11.
“9 Months Basic Salary: Credit N445,033.07.
“Total Net Benefit: N494,481.18.”
“Kindly note that the sum of N494,481.19 will be credited to your account accordingly. Your accrued pension will be paid to your retirement savings account with your PFA in due course.
“Upon receipt of this letter, you are expected to return all company property including work tools and your staff identification card to the Human Resources Department without delay.
“We appreciate your contributions to Kaduna Electric and wish you success in your future endeavors.”
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