Emir Sanusi decries shortage of electricity in his domain

Emir of Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State, Maj. Sanusi Muhammad Asha (rtd) says a shortage of electricity supply to his emirate is a threat to the social and economic development of his Emirate.

The Emir revealed this when he received officials of Kaura Namoda Empowerment and Development Forum (KANEDEF) who paid him Sallah Homage at his Palace in Kaura Namoda.

He said the Business hub Kaura Namoda is the second-largest city in Zamfara State with abundant Human and Natural Resources with lots of Business opportunities but couldn’t be utilized due to the lack of power.

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Emir Sanusi Explained that the re-Known ancient city of Kaura Namoda (a Railway terminal of the northern part of the country) is faced with a set back in terms of Commercial activities which it was known for, even with the agricultural potentials that requires medium and small entrepreneurs to boost the production of cash crops as well as to provide job opportunities for unemployed youths due to lack of Power Supply.

Members of the Union With Emir Sunusi

Maj. Sanusi (rtd) therefore assured people of the Emirate of his determination to collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure adequate Power supply which he expressed optimism that, it will reduce crime and improve the security of the Emirate.  He added that all hands need to be on desk to revamp the Emirate in all Ramifications.

Earlier, Secretary of the KANEDEF Mukhtar Lawal Abubakar informed the emir about the commitment of the Forum in ensuring adequate and steady power Supply to Kaura Namoda with a view to improving business activities as well as providing job opportunities to the populace of the emirate and to attract investors from within and outside the country.

In a Remark, the spokesperson of the Forum, Abdulrazak Bello Kaura expressed satisfaction on the style of leadership of the new emir, saying the ancient city is receiving and experiencing positive developments ranging from activeness, inclusiveness and people-centered leadership.

He, therefore, encourage the monarch to keep the flag of the emirate flying colorfully.   Noting that, Kaura Namoda Empowerment and Development Forum is setting pieces of machinery to ensure the emirate excel.