Kaduna govt seals energy investment deal at London summit

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has announced new investment prospects for the state following his participation at the Kaduna Electric Franchise Area Energy and Investment Summit held in London, United Kingdom.

The summit, themed “Driving Energy Investment and Regional Development,” brought together key stakeholders, investors, and development partners to explore opportunities in Nigeria’s electricity sector.

Sani attended the event alongside Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, Kebbi State Governor Nasiru Idris, and Sokoto State Deputy Governor Idris Muhammad Gobir, as well as senior government officials from the participating states.

Sani commended ASI Engineering Limited and Kaduna Electric for organising the summit, describing it as timely and crucial for Nigeria’s electricity sector.

According to the governor, discussions at the summit focused on leveraging opportunities created by the Electricity Act 2023 to improve power supply and drive regional development across Northern Nigeria.

He noted that Kaduna State is transitioning from reliance on centralised power supply to developing a structured subnational electricity market aimed at boosting investor confidence and improving energy security.

Sani also emphasised the importance of regional collaboration among Kaduna, Kebbi, Zamfara, and Sokoto States, noting that their shared electricity distribution franchise makes coordinated planning essential for attracting private investment.

He revealed that discussions during the summit attracted strong interest from credible investors willing to deploy capital in power generation, distribution optimisation, and embedded energy solutions across the region.

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The governor further disclosed that Kaduna State is implementing reforms to strengthen its electricity framework, improve regulatory clarity, and enhance consumer protection.

He added that the Kaduna Power Supply Company is being strengthened to drive institutional capacity while investments in renewable energy and network infrastructure are being prioritised.

A major highlight of the summit was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Kaduna State and ASI Engineering Limited to support sector reforms, network expansion, and long-term energy security.

Sani said the agreement reflects Kaduna State Government’s commitment to building a credible and bankable energy market capable of attracting sustained private sector partnerships.

He expressed optimism that the engagement would translate into measurable improvements in power supply and economic growth across Kaduna and the wider northern region.

“The proposition is clear: Kaduna offers a structured, credible, and bankable energy market. The imperative now is sustained partnership to translate this potential into measurable and lasting impact,” the governor stressed.