From Mustapha Adamu, Kano
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday commissioned a $15 million (N120billion) 10 megawatts solar project in Kano While commissioning the project, Buhari said that it would help to revive ailing industries in the state, which depends on electricity to power their giants plants.
In his remarks, the Managing Director and the Chief Executive officer of the Nigeria sovereign investment Authority (NSIA) Aminu Umar Sagir, described the project as a progress for the people towards adding value to the economy.
“all the necessary support and funds were provided for the implementation of the project and hopefully the impact of the project would be felt via creation of fresh employment opportunities”
He also said that, when the project comes on stream it would put a smile on the face of families through employment opportunities created for individuals and collective families.
“At the close of the day peace and security would reign Supreme as Nigerian masses would no longer starve over lack of food because they would be paid emolments at the close of the end of the day.
“The project is to be supervised and managed by the Nigeria (NSIA) which is jointly owned by the federal government, Kano state government and the host community”
“The project is currently the largest grid-connected solar PV plant and is proof of successful mid-sized solar PV deployment in Nigeria. This would catalyst growth in the power sector as it shows that renewable projects of this magnitude can be successfully delivered.
“It also builds Nigeria’s creditials in the fight against climate change and our commitment to attaining net zero carbon emissions by 2060.”
