KEY POINTS
- Jigawa Governor attends two-day electricity summit in Morocco with Kano and Katsina counterparts.
- Talks centre on renewable energy, power infrastructure, and new financing for green projects.
- Namadi seeks investment partnerships to boost rural electrification and industrial growth.
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has joined other Northwest leaders at a high-level electricity symposium in Morocco, a move aimed at deepening regional energy cooperation and accelerating Nigeria’s transition towards cleaner, more sustainable power.
The two-day meeting, which convened stakeholders from the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) and Future Energies Africa (FEA), brought together senior government officials, investors, and energy experts to explore practical pathways for strengthening the region’s power infrastructure.
At the heart of the discussions were plans to expand access to renewable energy across Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States, while also addressing long-standing challenges around power distribution and maintenance.
The summit placed strong emphasis on designing innovative financing models to support clean energy projects that can attract both local and international capital.
Northwest States Seek Shared Path to Power Stability and Growth
Governor Namadi, who is positioning Jigawa as a front-runner in renewable energy adoption, used the platform to highlight the state’s vast potential for solar energy investment.
He also underscored his administration’s commitment to improving rural electrification as a foundation for industrial growth and agricultural transformation.
According to him, reliable power remains a cornerstone for boosting agro-processing, supporting small and medium enterprises, and generating employment across Jigawa’s local economies.
Namadi’s message echoed Nigeria’s broader energy security ambitions, which hinge on reducing dependence on fossil fuels and embracing renewables as a driver of inclusive growth.
Jigawa’s participation in the Morocco summit is widely seen as a reflection of the governor’s broader vision to position the state as a model for clean energy adoption. It also signals a growing regional alignment around renewable energy strategies capable of powering Nigeria’s industrial future.
As the dialogue in Morocco continues, observers expect concrete partnerships to emerge, ones that could reshape the electricity landscape across northern Nigeria and offer a template for other regions seeking sustainable solutions to power challenges.
