The President, on Monday, inaugurated the 10-MW Kano Solar Power Project with $16 million from the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA).
According to NSIA, the project had the seal of approval of the President, who expressed satisfaction with the caliber of work put forth in the construction of the solar power facilities.
The $16 million project was unveiled by the President of Nigeria, along with Kano State Governor Umar Ganduje; Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning; Zainab Ahmed; Chairman of NSIA Board of Directors, Farooq Gumel; and Managing Director, NSIA, Aminu Umar-Sadiq, among others.
“This project is the current grid-connected solar PV plant and proof of a successful medium-sized solar PV deployment in Nigeria” NSIA read the statement.
The NSIA noted that he was appointed by the President to oversee the funding and construction of a 10 MW solar project on 24 acres of land in Kumbotso Local Government of Kano State. NSIA was directed by the President to conceptualize, develop, construct and implement the Kano Solar Power Project.
Most of Nigeria is struggling with power generation and as a result projects like this tend to address major issues in communities across the country.
However, this particular project was created to achieve two goals simultaneously. On the one hand, this will help the nation avoid some power crises and on the other hand, it will prevent the region from increasing its carbon footprint.
“This project builds on Nigeria’s credentials in the fight against climate change and our commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2060,” said T.He said NSIA.
Speaking at the launch, NSIA’s Managing Director Umar-Sadiq said the 10MW Kano Solar Project will have a large socioeconomic and environmental impact as it will provide nearby businesses and consumers with access to clean, affordable and sustainable electricity.
He said the factory consisted of more than 21,000 solar PV panels, two 6MVA transformers, 52 inverters, a warehouse and storage building, a control room, office and workshop and created approximately 2,000 direct and indirect jobs. Jobs for neighbors.
