- Katsina will establish Nigeria’s first Ministry of Power, Renewable Energy, and Energy Security to expand access to clean energy.
- Governor Radda stated that the ongoing solar, wind, hydro, and gas projects align with national energy and net-zero goals.
Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda announced plans to establish Nigeria’s first Ministry of Power, Renewable Energy and Energy Security to accelerate the state’s transition to clean and affordable energy.
Radda announced during the Nigeria Energy Leadership Summit at the Landmark Convention Centre in Lagos. Represented by Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, he said the ministry will coordinate all energy initiatives across the state, expand rural electrification, and attract investment in solar, wind, hydro, and gas projects.
“This pioneering ministry will consolidate our progress and ensure reliable, affordable, and accessible energy for every citizen,” Radda said.
He listed several ongoing projects, including 10MW of solar systems with 10 MWh of battery storage, which will power hospitals, universities, and waterworks. The state completed a 1MW solar plant at the State Secretariat to supply clean energy to government offices and reduce diesel use.
Furthermore, Radda stated that the state has partnered with Greenville LNG Limited to develop a Liquefied and Compressed Natural Gas (LNG/CNG) facility, which is currently over 90% complete. He said the project will enable vehicle conversions to CNG and support lower-cost gas-based power generation.
He also said the state plans to hybridise the 10MW Lambar Rimi Wind Project with solar to create one of West Africa’s first wind-solar hybrid systems. Meanwhile, he confirmed ongoing talks with the Federal Government to transfer wind farm ownership to Katsina State.
With support from the French Treasury and Océans Énergie, Radda stated that the state constructed a 1MW mini-hydro project at Danja Dam to supply electricity to rural communities and irrigation networks. He stated that Katsina is collaborating with Kano and Jigawa under the Future Energies Africa initiative to establish a North-West Regional Electricity Market, aiming to improve power supply and attract private investment.
He said the state has begun deploying stand-alone solar systems to power small businesses, including welding workshops, cold storage facilities, and ICT hubs, allowing young entrepreneurs to operate sustainably and reduce their energy costs.
In addition, Radda said these initiatives align with President Bola Tinubu’s “Decade of Gas” vision and Nigeria’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060. “Energy security drives education, healthcare, and economic prosperity,” he said. “Our goal is to power every school, hospital, and water facility in Katsina with clean, dependable energy.”
The summit brought together top policymakers and investors, including Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and development partners from across West Africa.