Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has led the signing of a ₦50 billion Tri-State Energy Investment Agreement with the Governments of Katsina and Jigawa States.
The agreement, reached during the High-Level Electrification Summit in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 16 to 19, 2025, aims to strengthen energy security and boost industrial growth across Northern Nigeria.
A statement by the Director-General, Media and Publicity to the Kano State Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the deal would see the three states jointly establish a regional electricity market and acquire equity stakes in Future Energies Africa (FEA), the core investor in the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO).
Governor Yusuf, who initiated the framework, described the partnership as a strategic move toward achieving energy sufficiency, economic inclusion, and sustainable development.
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“Our goal is to make Kano the industrial heartbeat of Northern Nigeria once again. By investing in regional energy solutions, we are empowering businesses, creating jobs, and ensuring reliable electricity that drives prosperity across our communities,” he said.
Under the deal, the states will create a ₦50 billion Electrification Fund to expand access to electricity through embedded generation, grid extension, mini-grids, and solar home systems.
Kano State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Dr. Gaddafi Sani Shehu, said the initiative will enhance KEDCO’s operational efficiency and unlock the region’s economic potential through improved power supply and management.
The partnership reflects Governor Yusuf’s broader vision to position Kano as a regional hub for energy investment and industrial renewal while advancing good governance and innovation across the North.
