The Katsina State Government, under the leadership of Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, is driving a bold initiative to transform its power and energy landscape through strategic regional collaboration. Governor Radda recently led a delegation to Marrakech, Kingdom of Morocco, for a high-level, two-day meeting focused on enhancing energy security and access across Katsina, Kano, and Jigawa states.
Focus on Regional Energy Integration
Governor Radda, along with his counterparts from Kano and Jigawa States, engaged in comprehensive discussions with the leadership of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) and Future Energies Africa.
The primary objective of the meeting was to establish a coordinated framework to expand electricity access, improve grid stability, and serve unserved and underserved communities across the three states. A key point of discussion was the potential establishment of a Joint Regulatory Commission to harmonize regional energy policies and strengthen public-private partnerships for sustainable electricity delivery.
Katsina’s Commitment to Renewables
Governor Radda reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to leveraging Katsina State’s substantial renewable energy potential, particularly in solar and wind resources, to meet both domestic and industrial demands.
”Our administration is determined to bridge the energy access gap and ensure that every sector—from education and healthcare to agriculture and industry—benefits from stable and clean electricity,” Governor Radda stated. “This partnership… aligns with our blueprint for sustainable growth and reflects our shared vision for regional energy integration.”
He stressed that energy is fundamental to economic development and expressed the state’s readiness to collaborate with credible partners to ensure affordable, reliable, and sustainable power for all citizens.
Outcome and Future Steps
The meeting concluded with a shared resolution among the three governors to pursue coordinated investments in power infrastructure, accelerate the deployment of renewable energy projects, and attract credible investors through transparent and investor-friendly policies.
The Katsina State delegation also included the Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Hon. Nasir Yahaya Daura; the Special Adviser to the Governor on Power and Energy, Dr. Hafiz Ibrahim Ahmed; the General Manager of the Rural Electrification Board (REB), Abubakar Abdullahi Matazu; and Engr. Abdulaziz Kabir Abdullahi, representing the Department of Power and Energy.
The Marrakech engagement is viewed as a significant step in the Radda administration’s effort to position Katsina State as a model for subnational energy leadership in Northern Nigeria and a key contributor to the nation’s energy transition and economic diversification agenda.
Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Katsina State
19th October, 2025
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