The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) plans to invest $100 million (equivalent to N169 billion) to develop a 100MW power generation project for Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states. This marks a significant shift as the company aims to reduce dependency on the national grid by establishing a “Safe Grid” powered by embedded generation.
According to a statement by KEDCO’s Head of Corporate Communications, Sani Bala Sani, the initiative will ensure a 24-hour power supply to key industrial and government sectors, addressing disruptions caused by limited power allocation from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
The first phase includes a 20MW emergency power plant with Utilita, slated for completion by year’s end in Tamburawa. The project will also incorporate power from the Haske Solar Plant (10MW) and hydro projects at Tiga and Challawa (16MW), bringing the initial capacity to 46MW. Further plans involve a 10MW wind farm in Katsina, while additional gas and solar projects will provide 54MW, enhancing the total capacity.
KEDCO has nearly completed a 40km dedicated line to connect Dawanau International Grain Market under the “Safe Grid,” a collaboration with core investor Future Energies Africa (FEA). The project has received backing from state governors Abba Kabir Yusuf, Dikko Radda, and Umar Namadi.
KEDCO aims to become the first distribution company to offer uninterrupted power supply through this initiative, aligning with regional visions to drive industrial growth and job creation. The company’s focus remains on re-industrializing the region with stable and competitive electricity, prioritizing customer satisfaction.
