Irked by epileptic power situation, the Kaduna Government has entered into a strategic partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to accelerate energy access, deepen investment opportunities, and drive sustainable industrial growth through renewable energy solutions.
The collaboration was formalised during the Renewable Energy Roundtable, presided over by Governor Uba Sani, and jointly organised by the REA and the Kaduna State Government through Kaduna Power Company (KAPSCO).
The event, themed “From Policy to Impact: Sustaining the New Kaduna State Electricity Market for Access, Investment & Industrial Growth,” convened a distinguished assembly of thought leaders, development partners, and private sector stakeholders to deliberate on advancing Nigeria’s subnational energy transition agenda.
Speaking at the roundtable, Governor Uba Sani reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to creating a transparent and investor-friendly electricity market anchored on policy clarity, innovation, and sustainability.
“Our administration is fully committed to building a modern electricity market that encourages investment, supports industrial growth, and provides affordable, reliable energy for our people,” the governor said.
“Through this partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency, we are taking deliberate steps to power communities, empower businesses, and strengthen our economic base,” Sani added.
The key highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Kaduna State Government and the REA.
Specifically, the agreement sought to establish tailored electrification strategies and implement sustainable decentralised solar power solutions across unserved and underserved communities in the state.
Governor Sani pointed out that Kaduna “is strategically positioned to serve as a national model for renewable energy development, leveraging its abundant solar, biomass, and hydro resources to power industries and uplift communities.”
He said, “Kaduna is blessed with enormous renewable energy potential”, stressing, “with the right partnerships and policies, we are determined to transform that potential into real impact—powering industries, uplifting rural communities, and ensuring no one is left behind in our development journey.”
In his remarks, the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Mr. Abba Abubakar Aliyu, commended Governor Sani for his forward-thinking policies and commitment to sustainable energy transition.
“Governor Uba Sani’s leadership has created a framework that encourages innovation and investor confidence,” Aliyu said.
“Our collaboration with Kaduna will support mini-grids, off-grid projects, and rural electrification schemes that will improve livelihoods and stimulate local economies,” he added.
The partnership among the parties aims to strengthen Kaduna State’s capacity to design and implement tailored electrification strategies that will extend power access to rural, underserved, and unserved communities.
It is also expected to provide both technical and financial support for off-grid and mini-grid projects, thereby helping the state develop an independent and resilient electricity market.
In addition, the collaboration will promote off-grid solutions that enhance electricity access in remote locations and reduce reliance on the national grid. By facilitating Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), the initiative will attract private investment, expand the State-level electricity market, and accelerate the transition toward cleaner, more sustainable energy sources.
The partnership between Kaduna State and the REA further represents a practical step toward achieving the State’s Energy Transition and Industrialisation Plan, advancing Nigeria’s broader commitment to sustainable energy and inclusive growth.
