Our work · 05
Community welfare and advocacy
When the Emirate faces a shared problem — unreliable electricity, insecurity, hunger — the Foundation convenes the people who can solve it and speaks for the community.
What we do
Convening, representing, relieving
The Committee for Monitoring and Supervision of Electricity Affairs represents Gumel's consumers to the Kano Electricity Distribution Company, taking up supply and billing disputes such as the Lautai 11KVA feeder. The Social Vices and Security Committee brings together the Emirate Council, Police, NSCDC, NDLEA, district heads and vigilante groups to strengthen community security.
Hunger alleviation is one of the Foundation's six pillars.
Activities
What has happened so far
Drawn from the Foundation's published reports; dates link to the original stories.
Strengthening community security through partnership
Stakeholders' meeting convened by the Social Vices and Security Committee with the Emirate Council, DPO, NSCDC, NDLEA, district heads and vigilantes; residents urged to report suspicious activity and landlords to vet tenants.
Power supply challenge on the Lautai feeder
Meeting with KEDCO over a ₦10,700 November bill for a feeder receiving power only a few hours a night; the committee signalled a complaint to NERC if supply did not improve.
Electricity Committee calls for timely payment of bills
Communiqué urging consumers to pay KEDCO bills promptly to sustain supply.
Where
Local government areas
Committees work Emirate-wide, with district heads from all four LGAs; the electricity committee's current focus is Gumel town.
Partners
Who we work with
- Gumel Emirate Council
- Kano Electricity Distribution Company
- Nigeria Police Force · NSCDC · NDLEA
- District heads and vigilante groups
Take part or support
How you can help
Report a community concern, volunteer with a committee, or support hunger-alleviation distributions.
Stories