By Saad Umar Faruk
The delegation from Energy China Company, a leading electricity firm in China, alongside representatives from the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), is currently in Kano State for a two-day engagement with key power–sector stakeholders. Energy China Company and Representatives of NGF in Kano for two day Engagement
The team was warmly received by the Honourable Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Engr. Dr. Gaddafi Sani Shehu, together with senior officials from KHEDCO and the Rural Electrification Board (REB).
According to Dr. Shehu, the delegation will assess Kano’s electricity demand, current power supply landscape, and the state’s broader electricity development plans.
The visit forms part of ongoing efforts to explore best practices and potential partnerships that can drive improvements in the energy sector.
Dr. Gaddafi Sani Shehu expressed enthusiasm about the engagement, noting that the visit provides Kano State with an opportunity to showcase its progress in the energy sector and to learn from the experiences of other states and international partners.
“We are delighted to host the Nigerian Governors’ Forum and Energy China Company. This visit reaffirms our commitment to strengthening power supply and advancing renewable energy initiatives in Kano State, as outlined in the blueprint of His Excellency, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Executive Governor of Kano State.
We look forward to fruitful discussions and potential partnerships that will benefit our state and its people,” Dr. Shehu stated.
The visit is expected to deepen collaboration and knowledge-sharing between the Kano State Government and major stakeholders in the energy sector, ultimately contributing to improved power access and better living conditions for the people of Kano State.
As the current Chairman of the NGF, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State continues to champion efforts that promote inter-state cooperation and development across critical sectors such as energy, power, health, and infrastructure.
This visit aligns with the NGF’s mission to support states in pursuing sustainable growth and efficient service delivery.
