The Katsina State Government, in partnership with the Genesis Energy Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU for implementing its landmark $500 million energy infrastructure investment.
According Governor Dikko Umar Radda the partnership is noted as one of the largest private sector-driven renewable energy investments in Northern Nigeria.
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The initiative aligns with Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s vision to industrialize Katsina and enhance public service delivery and inclusive growth.
The governor explained that, it will also address the state’s energy deficit and will equally deliver clean, sustainable energy solutions through the development, financing, construction, and operation of major infrastructure projects across the state.
Paradigm News reports that, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Power and Energy, Dr. Hafiz Ibrahim, and the Commissioner for Health, Musa Adamu Funtua, accompanied Genesis Energy Group executives led by Mrs. Melissa Sikwila, Executive Vice President of Project Development and Investment on technical site inspections of critical power projects.
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The delegation visited two nearly-completed installations which to include 1MW Solar Mini-Grid with a 1MWh Battery Energy Storage System at the Katsina State Government House, and a 250KW Solar System with a 300KWh Battery Energy Storage System at the Katsina State General Hospital.
According to him, these pilot projects will reduce diesel generator dependence, lower operational costs, and ensure uninterrupted power supply and also focused on accelerating energy developments serving both urban centers and rural communities.
Dikko Radda added that, Initial priority areas include the Green Economic Zone for agro-industrial enterprises, water treatment plants statewide, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University, 102 Primary Healthcare Centres, and the Amadi Rimi Orthopedic Hospital.
The partnership is expected to attract additional private sector investment to Nigeria’s renewable energy sector, create jobs, support climate resilience, and promote inclusive development.
Implementation of the first phase will commence immediately, with commissioning of the Government House and General Hospital systems scheduled in the coming weeks.