The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborate with stakeholders in the power sector to boost electricity generation and promote renewable energy across the state.
The State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Engr. Dr. Gaddafi Sani Shehu, stated this during a visit to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) office in Abuja.
He described the engagement as a significant milestone in the development of small hydropower plants in Kano, particularly the Ghari Dam project in Ghari Local Government Area.
“Our partnership with UNIDO underscores the commitment of the Kano State Government to sustainable development and renewable energy,” Dr. Shehu said in a statement signed by Saad Umar Faruk, Public Relations Officer of the ministry.
He said the Ghari Dam hydropower project is designed to boost power generation, support agro-allied industries, stimulate economic activities, and create job opportunities.
“This initiative is part of the expanded power generation drive of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and aligns with global efforts to promote clean energy and combat climate change,” the commissioner added.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Managing Director of the Kano Hydro and Energy Development Company, Engr. Abduljabbar Muhd, led a team of UNIDO technical experts on an inspection tour of the proposed project site.
Abduljabbar said the visit reflected the state’s determination to tap into international expertise and resources for sustainable development.
“The tour was part of efforts to assess the site and ensure readiness for the small hydropower plant development,” he explained.
UNIDO representative, Lin Chang Pang, said the team’s visit was to observe and evaluate the project site, assuring that the organization would carry out a detailed assessment of its suitability and potential for power generation.