The delegation from Kano State, sent by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and led by the Commissioner of Power and Sustainable Energy, Engr. Dr. Gaddafi Sani Shehu, visited the Executive Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Engr. Abba Ganduje, to discuss strategies for expanding renewable energy projects in the state.
The Independent Mirror reports that Abba Ganduje reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to supporting Kano State’s renewable energy drive as he welcomed the high-powered delegation from the state government in Abuja.
The delegation included top government officials such as: Dr. Gaddafi Sani Shehu, Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Ibrahim Ali Namadi, Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Sani Bala Dambatta, MD Kano Rural electricity Board.
Others, Abdulkarim Abdussalam, Commissioner for Rural and Community Development, Ali Haruna Makoda, Commissioner for Education, and Dr. Ibrahim Musa, Special Adviser on Health and Physician to the Governor
They discussed strategies for expanding renewable energy projects to enhance electrification in key sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, rural communities, and transportation.
Welcoming the team, Engr. Abba Ganduje emphasized REA’s dedication to strengthening cooperation with Kano State to ensure sustainable energy solutions that improve service delivery and drive economic development.
“We are committed to working closely with Kano State to implement impactful renewable energy projects that will transform key sectors and improve the lives of residents,” he stated.
During the engagement, both parties explored avenues for future collaboration, highlighting the importance of clean energy in driving development and ensuring reliable electricity access for Kano’s public institutions and rural communities.
The meeting marked a significant step in Kano State’s energy transition efforts, with REA pledging its technical and strategic support for ongoing and future projects.
