The Governor of Jigawa State in Northwest Nigeria, Malam Umar Namadi, has inaugurated the Kafin Hausa Mini-Grid Power Project, marking a significant step towards improving electricity access and advancing renewable energy development in the state.
The 500 kWp solar-hybrid plant, developed by Bagaja Renewables in partnership with Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) and Future Energies Africa, includes a 3.5 km distribution line, transformers and other supporting infrastructure.
Earlier today, I commissioned the Kafin Hausa Solar Mini-Grid Project.
Jigawa State in partnership with Future Energies Africa (FEA) the core investor in Kano Electricity Distribution Company (@kedcoplc) and Bagaja Renewables Limited, constructed this 500KWp solar-hybrid power… pic.twitter.com/qx3JbdcetW
— Umar Namadi (@uanamadi) August 30, 2025
It is the first of several mini-grids to be established in key towns, including Dutse, Hadejia, Kazaure, Ringim, and Gumel.
During the commissioning, Governor Namadi described the project as a milestone in Jigawa’s development journey and part of the broader plan to deploy 10 MW of solar-hybrid mini-grids across the state.
He said, “This initiative reflects our commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which empowers states to generate their own electricity. It also aligns with our administration’s 12-Point Agenda that prioritises renewable energy, rural electrification, and private sector participation.”
Governor Namadi recalled that the Jigawa Government recently increased its stake in KEDCO to 10 per cent as part of efforts to enhance electricity supply in the state.
He noted that the new project is one of the dividends of that investment.
Collaborative engagements
He also highlighted Jigawa’s pioneering role in energy reforms, citing the creation of the Ministry of Power and Energy, the enactment of the State Electricity Law 2024, and collaborative engagements with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).
The governor said that plans are underway to deliver 100 MW of power under a public-private partnership and that 21 additional mini-grid projects are currently being implemented across hard-to-reach communities in Jigawa through the Nigerian Electrification Project (NEP).
“With these projects, we are not only expanding access to reliable power but also laying the foundation for sustainable economic transformation across Jigawa State,” Governor Namadi explained.
Details of the engagement were contained in a press statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Hamisu Gumel.