By Saad Umar Faruk
Kano State Government reaffirms commitment to partnership with stakeholders in the power sector for electricity generation and resource management.
The State Commissioner of Power and Renewable Energy, Engr. Dr. Gaddafi Sani Shehu, restate this when he led a high-powered delegation to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) office in Abuja .
The Commissioner said that the visit marks a significant milestone in the development of small hydro power plants in Kano State, particularly the Ghari Dam project, Ghari local government area
Dr. Ghaddafi Sani explained that the partnership between the State government and UNIDO underscores the commitment to sustainable development and renewable energy.
He disclosed that the development of small hydro power plants in Ghari Dam is expected to:Increase power generation capacity and Support agro-allied industries, promoting economic growth development.
The Commissioner also enhance energy security and reduce reliance on fossil fuels and Create jobs and stimulate local economies.
He added that the initiative is part of the expanded power generation intervention of His Excellency, the Executive Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf and aligns with the global effort to combat climate change and promote clean energy solutions.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Managing Director of Kano Hydro and Energy Development Company , Engr. Abduljabbar Muhd, takes representatives of the UNIDO Company that will work on the Ghari electricity project on an inspection tour.
Engineer Abduljabbar Said, the touri was part of the present administration’s commitment to leveraging international expertise and resources for development projects and to assess the site.
The company representative Lin Chang Pang stated that their team was on site to observe and assess the area for the power supply project.
He ensuring a thorough evaluation of the site’s conditions and potential for the small hydro power plant development.
