Uba Sani leads regional power push with N15b energy deal in London
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has led high-level engagements at the Kaduna Electric Franchise Energy Summit in London, advancing the state’s push for sustainable power supply and economic growth.
- From AbdulGafar Alabelewe, Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has led high-level engagements at the Kaduna Electric Franchise Energy Summit in London, advancing the state’s push for sustainable power supply and economic growth.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, who described the summit as a critical milestone in the administration’s industrialization and investment drive.
Maiyaki said the governor’s participation aligns with his broader agenda of fostering economic growth, attracting investments and promoting shared prosperity, with reliable energy identified as a key driver.
He noted that the engagement underscores Kaduna’s commitment to building strategic partnerships and strengthening regional collaboration aimed at expanding access to electricity.
According to him, Governor Sani used the platform to engage investors and stakeholders on scalable and sustainable energy solutions capable of supporting industrial development.
The governor also joined his counterparts from Zamfara and Kebbi states to deepen regional cooperation in the power sector, with a focus on unlocking opportunities for growth across the North-West.
A major highlight of the summit was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Kaduna State Government and ASI Engineering Limited to drive reforms and infrastructure expansion in the power sector.
Under the agreement, Kaduna State will commit N15 billion investment for a 5.54 per cent equity stake in the firm, which translates to an indirect 4.13 per cent stake in Kaduna Electric.
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Maiyaki described the deal as a strategic intervention designed to reposition the state’s energy sector and enhance electricity supply to homes and industries.
He added that the investment would also stimulate economic activities by providing the power base required for industrial growth and job creation.
The commissioner quoted the governor as saying the move represents a deliberate effort to secure Kaduna’s energy future and improve the quality of life of residents.
He reiterated the administration’s resolve to pursue policies and partnerships that will deliver tangible development outcomes across critical sectors.
The statement noted that the London engagement marks another step in Kaduna’s ongoing efforts to attract global investment and reposition the state as a leading destination for business and innovation.
