Kano, Katsina, Jigawa Partner On ₦50 Billion Regional Power Market Plan

By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M.M.M.) IBRAHIM

KANO, Katsina, and Jigawa states are jointly planning a ₦50 billion regional electricity market to boost power access and distribution in Northwest Nigeria.

The initiative, reached at an electrification summit in Marrakech, Morocco, will see the states acquire equity stakes in Future Energies Africa (FEA) — the core investor in Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO).

Kano’s Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Gaddafi Sani Shehu, said the partnership aims to expand embedded generation, mini-grids, and solar home systems, while cutting losses from residential consumers.

The states will also hold quarterly review meetings and an annual international retreat to assess progress.

The move follows the 2023 constitutional amendment that allows states to generate and distribute electricity independently, marking a key step toward regional energy self-sufficiency and economic growth.