- The Kano State Government has renewed its partnership with UNIDO to boost electricity generation and promote sustainable energy development.
- The collaboration focuses on developing the Ghari Dam small hydropower project, which will enhance energy security, drive local industries, and create jobs.
The Kano State Government has renewed its pledge to work closely with major players in the energy sector to boost electricity generation and advance sustainable resource management.
During a visit to the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) office in Abuja, the State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Dr Gaddafi Sani Shehu, led a high-level delegation to deepen existing partnerships focused on expanding renewable energy initiatives across the state.
Dr Gaddafi described the visit as a milestone in Kano’s push to develop small hydropower projects, especially the Ghari Dam Project in Ghari Local Government Area. He emphasised that the collaboration with UNIDO underscores the administration’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and inclusive growth within the renewable energy space.
According to him, the Ghari Dam small hydropower initiative will strengthen Kano’s electricity capacity, boost agro-allied industries, drive economic growth, improve energy security, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and create new jobs for local communities.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Managing Director of the Kano Hydro and Energy Development Company, Engr Abduljabbar Muhd, led UNIDO technical experts on inspecting the Ghari Dam site. He explained that the exercise reflects the government’s strategy to leverage international expertise and resources in delivering impactful infrastructure projects.
UNIDO’s representative, Mr Lin Chang Pang, noted that the assessment aimed to study the site’s terrain and confirm the project’s technical feasibility. He added that the results would form the basis for a comprehensive feasibility study to guide the project’s full-scale implementation.