By Muhammad Awwal.
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State is set to revamp a Ten Megawatts wind farm power project as part of his administration’s efforts towards ensuring its sustainable operation in line with Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Master Plan and the 2060 net-zero goals.
While in Paris where he accompanied President Tinubu, Governor Dikko Radda stated that he would engage a Paris based Vergnet Groupe, the manufacturer of the equipment that were used in setting up the Lambar Rimi Wind Farm power project about two decades ago.
He adds that a Ten Megawatts Solar power project would also be set up to provide clean and renewable energy to power approximately more than four thousand, four hundred homes across Katsina State.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary Ibrahim Kaula highlights the two projects as integral to Katsina State’s vision to become a leading renewable energy hub in Nigeria and contribute to the country’s broader transition to a sustainable energy future.
In a related development, the Katsina State Government had also signed a Memorandum of Understandin Ocean Solution Energie in Paris to Expand Access to Sustainable Electricity in Katsina State.
The State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Power and Energy, Dr. Hafiz Ibrahim Ahmed signed the MoU following critical engagement with development partners and industry experts in Paris, France.
Ocean Solution Energie –a French based company specialized in co-development of renewable energy projects in Africa was represented by its Chairman, Mr Minkaila Salami who shared a vision with Katsina State Government to advance renewable energy solutions, supporting Nigeria’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060 and expanding access to sustainable electricity.
In line with these objectives, Governor Radda revealed plans to establish a mini hydroelectric power station as part of a pilot project.
The Governor noted that the initiative will focus on providing reliable, renewable energy to local communities and will serve as a model for future hydroelectric developments across the State’s 43 dams.
According to Governor Rsdd, “Katsina State Government is committed to providing financial support to ensure the successful installation and long-term sustainability of the power station”.
Governor Radda explained that the ongoing pilot project located in Danja Dam is designed to provide energy to critical local infrastructure, including irrigation systems, a water treatment plant, small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and households.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula Muhammad highlighted that new MoU aligns with the Electricity Act of 2023 which emphasized decentralized energy solutions, integration of renewable sources into Nigeria power grid and fulfill the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 7 on affordable and clean energy. 
