Nigeria's Northern States Unveil $130M Regional Power Market Plan to Boost Electricity Access

Governments of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states plan to establish a regional electricity market worth N50 billion to boost power access in the region.

The governments of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states plan to set up a regional electricity market worth N50 billion to improve access to power in the region. The initiative aims to fast-track electrification efforts among the three states, enhancing economic development and reducing energy poverty. The project's launch is contingent upon securing necessary funding, with the target revenue expected to drive growth in renewable energy sources and infrastructure. The regional electricity market is part of a broader strategy to boost power supply across northern Nigeria.