Kano, Katsina, Jigawa launch N50bn tri-state power deal

The governments of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States have entered into a partnership to establish a tri-state electricity market and co-invest in Future Energies Africa (FEA) which is the core investor in the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO). The agreement was sealed during a high-level electrification summit held in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 16 to […]

The governments of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States have entered into a partnership to establish a tri-state electricity market and co-invest in Future Energies Africa (FEA) which is the core investor in the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO).

The agreement was sealed during a high-level electrification summit held in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 16 to 19, 2025, where the three governors Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state, Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina state and Umar Namadi of Jigawa state met with top executives of FEA to chart a new course for regional power development.

A statement issued and signed by KEDCO’s Head Corporate Communication Sani Bala said, at the end of the summit, the states and FEA announced plans to establish a N50 billion tri-state electrification fund to drive large-scale investments in renewable and off-grid energy solutions across the three states.

He explained that the fund aims to accelerate access to reliable power through solar home systems, mini-grids, embedded generation, and grid extensions, focusing on underserved communities and productive sectors of the economy.

The statement further revealed that the governors also agreed that Kano and Katsina States would join Jigawa State in acquiring equity stakes in Future Energies Africa, a move expected to give the sub-national governments stronger influence in KEDCO’s operations and service delivery strategy adding that under the new structure, the states will collaborate closely with FEA to reduce power losses, enhance supply efficiency, and ensure that electricity services better meet the needs of households and businesses.

The states and FEA have agreed to convene quarterly meetings and an annual international retreat to review progress, set new targets, and sustain collaboration in building a stable and competitive Northwest power market.

It is believed that the deal could become a model for regional cooperation in electricity development, driving industrial growth and improving access to clean energy in Northern Nigeria.