First In History: Three Northern States Joins Together To Launch Nigeria’s First Regional Power Market – SIXT-MEDIA LANE
Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa Launch Nigeria’s First Regional Power Market.
The Big Picture
Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States have decided to tackle their long standing electricity challenges together. The three northern states are forming a joint power market the first of its kind in Nigeria with an initial investment of ₦50 billion. The plan is to boost electricity generation through solar projects, mini-grids, and other renewable sources to reach more communities.
Why It Matters
Right now, the three states need about 700 megawatts of power but get barely 130 megawatts. That shortfall keeps homes, schools, factories, and farms in the dark far too often. But there’s a new opening the Electricity Act of 2023 now lets states generate and manage power on their own. Instead of waiting for the federal grid, they can take charge of their own electricity supply.
The Plan in Motion
The governors of the three states met recently in Marrakech, Morocco, where they sealed the agreement. Together, they’re partnering with Future Energies Africa (FEA) through the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO)
giving them not just investment power but also a real say in how energy is produced and shared.
Under the plan, expect to see:
• Solar home systems and rooftop installations to serve individual households.
• Mini-grids in remote towns that have never had steady electricity.
• Power line extensions to reach underserved areas.
• New regional regulations to make cross-border electricity sharing more efficient
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