The Executive Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the state’s energy sector through collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships.
Governor Radda led the Katsina delegation to a two-day high-level strategic meeting in Marrakech, Kingdom of Morocco, alongside his counterparts from Kano and Jigawa States. The meeting brought together the leadership of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) and Future Energies Africa to discuss joint approaches for expanding power access and strengthening regional energy cooperation.
The Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Nasir Yahaya Daura, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Power and Energy, Dr. Hafiz Ibrahim Ahmed, were part of the delegation. Others included the General Manager of the Rural Electrification Board (REB), Abubakar Abdullahi Matazu, and Engr. Abdulaziz Kabir Abdullahi from the Department of Power and Energy.
Discussions focused on creating a coordinated framework to expand electricity access to unserved and underserved communities, enhance grid reliability, and improve energy security across the three states. The meeting also explored the establishment of a Joint Regulatory Commission to harmonize regional energy policies and promote sustainable public-private partnerships.
Governor Radda highlighted Katsina’s vast renewable energy potential—particularly in solar and wind resources—as key to meeting domestic and industrial power needs. He described energy as the foundation of economic growth and reiterated his administration’s resolve to provide affordable and reliable electricity to every sector, from education and healthcare to agriculture and manufacturing.
“Our administration is determined to bridge the energy access gap and ensure that all sectors benefit from stable and clean electricity,” Radda stated. “This partnership with KEDCO and Future Energies Africa aligns with our blueprint for sustainable growth and our shared vision for regional energy integration.”
The three governors agreed to pursue coordinated investments in power infrastructure, accelerate renewable energy deployment, and attract credible investors through transparent and investor-friendly policies.
The engagement in Marrakech marks another decisive step in Governor Radda’s drive to position Katsina as a model for subnational energy leadership in Northern Nigeria and a vital contributor to the nation’s clean energy transition and economic diversification agenda.
