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KEDCO Utility 2.0: Kano DisCo Partners Best Renewable Energy Companies to Enhance Electricity Supply in Franchise States

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KEDCO is pleased to announce the allocation of 41 prioritized sites to 31 of the best Renewable and Off-Grid Companies in Nigeria to accelerate improvement in energy supply to its customers.

The KEDCO Utility 2.0 Project seeks to enhance energy security within the KEDCO network, by unlocking renewable energy potential in the area and aligning with the Federal Government’s energy transition plan.

KEDCO has advanced in engaging with relevant stakeholders especially the Governments of the tri-state of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa for input and support toward the success of these projects.
The 41 Sites were selected across the tri-state for the development of interconnected mini-grids and embedded generation projects to augment grid supply and improve reliability in the network. To reduce losses, all projects include network infrastructure upgrades similar to the $2 million, Zawaciki Solar Power Plant developed by KEDCO’s core investors – Future Energies Africa FEA, as a pilot for KEDCO Utility 2.0.

Sites include Tokarawa Industrial Area, Amana and Kwankwasiyya Cities in Kano, Charanchi, Malumfashi, and Barhim Estate in Katsina and Kafin Hausa and Gumel towns, both in Jigawa State (see full site list below).

Earlier, KEDCO had announced that players in the Renewable Energy and Off-Grid space such as Axxela, PowerGen, DayStar, Elektron, Bagaja, ProServe, Husk and Westa (see full list below) had indicated interest in working with KEDCO on phase 1 of its Utility 2.0 concept. After a comprehensive procurement process, the Pre-qualified Developers were grouped into two categories – Tier 1 (1MW sites or greater) and Tier 2 (lower than 1MW), and selected proposed sites were duly allocated.

Pre-qualified Developers are required to register, pay fees and security deposits, complete an initial site assessment, and sign agreements within this month to move to site within Q3 2024.

An estimated 60MW is being apportioned to Developers that will handle the construction of Solar Power Plants, partner with KEDCO on the upgrade of distribution infrastructure in the communities, and provide metering infrastructure. Tokarawa, Challawa, and some of the proposed sites are designed to be Embedded Generation projects modeled as a bilateral contracting agreement between KEDCO and the Developers.

Utility 2.0 is the program that KEDCO’s core investor – Future Energies Africa is championing to make KEDCO the first green utility in Africa. KEDCO is approaching off-grid as an opportunity and not a threat to its business, by partnering with Developers.
KEDCO’s Chief Strategy Officer, Engr. Hussaini Sadiq commented on the program, saying “I believe KEDCO has great potential for investment and partnerships, particularly aligning with our host State Governments in reviving agro-industrial and commercial hubs, towards the re-industrialization and socio-economic empowerment of our communities. The proposed sites under the KEDCO Utility 2.0 have underserved customers with high unsuppressed load which makes it a great opportunity for all stakeholders.”

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In a statement signed by Head of corporate communications Sani Bala Sani said KEDCO’s Chairman Engr. Adamu Ibrahim Gumel stated “We are keen to explore all available solutions towards resolving energy deficiency in our network, thus Utility 2.0 will continue to grow and evolve. We are already working on phase 2 as 60MW is just a small portion of the energy gap we need to cover. We hope to continue to work with Developers that excel in this first phase into the future.”

 

Site No.
Site
Location
Proposed Capacity
Selected Developer

1
Tokarawa Phase 1
Tokarawa Industrial Area, Kano
20MW
Elektron Energy

2
Kura Rice Millers & Karfi Rice Millers
Kura, Kano
2.5MW
Bagaja Renewables

3
Barhim Estate, Katsina
Katsina
2-3MW
Bagaja Renewables

4
Gumel Metropolis
Gumel, Jigawa
1MW
Husk Power Limited

5
Hadejia Metropolis Commercial / Hadejia Fish Market
Hadejia, Jigawa
0.5-1MW
1634 Energy Limited

6
Kazaure Metropolis
Kazaure, Jigawa
2MW
PowerGen

7
Ringim Metropolis
Ringim, Jigawa
0.5-1MW
Paras Energy Ltd

8
Ado Bayero Royal City, Estate & Family Home Estate
Darmanawa (Gandun Sarki), Kano
2MW
Westa Solar

9
Almukab City 1 Estate, Tamburawa
Tamburawa, Kano
1MW
Daystar Power Ltd

10
Al-Mukab Estate/ City, 2 & 3 Western Bypass Estate
Western Bypass, Kano
1MW
Hamilton Energy Systems Ltd

11
Kano Economic City
Zaria Road Dangoro, Kano
1-2MW
Trust Synergy Ltd

12
KEDCO HQ
Civic Centre, Kano
2MW
PowerGen

13
Mal. Inuwa Dutse Housing Estate, Danmasara
Danmasara, Dutse, Jigawa
1-2MW
Proserve Energy Services

14
Bashir Tofa Small Scale
Sharada, Kano
1MW
Strom Infrastructure Limited

15
Jaba Road Housing Estates
Jaba, Kano
2MW
Axxela Limited

16
Fatara Housing Estate
Dutse, Jigawa
1MW
Proserve Energy Services

17
Fatima Shema Estate
Katsina
1MW
Husk Power Limited

18
Al-Qalam / UM University
Katsina
1MW
Husk Power Limited

19
Kano Free Trade Zone (NEPZA)
Jaba, Kano
1MW
Off Grid Electric Limited

20
Daura GRA / Commercial Cluster
Daura, Katsina
1MW
Daystar Power Ltd

21
Challawa Phase 2
Challawa, Kano
10-15MW
Paras Energy Ltd

22
Dawanau Grain Market / Dawanau Commercial
Dawanau, Kano
1MW
Grid Crux Energy Limited

23
AKTH Premium (NKDC) Kano
Zaria Road, Kano
2-3MW
Spul Sub3 Ltd

24
Zoo Road Commercial Cluster
Funtua, Katsina
1MW
Havenhill Synergy Limited

25
Kwari Market
Kantin Kwari Market, Kano
1MW
Axxela Ltd

26
Wambai Market
Wambai Market, Kano
0.5-1MW
Stata Energy Limited

27
Kafin Hausa Emirate Council
Gumel, Jigawa
1MW
Bagaja Renewables

28
Radda Town
Chiranci, Katsina
0.5MW
Bagaja Renewables

29
Sharada Housing Estate
Sharada, Kano
1-2MW
Vertmance Engineering & Construction

30
Tudun Wada Rice Miillers
Tudun Wada, Dankande, Kano
1MW
Pam Africa

31
Amana City
Dangoro, Kano
0.75-1MW
Tetracore Energy Group

32
Kwankwasiyya City
Dangoro, Kano
1MW
Junaid Synergy Limited

33
Birnin Kudu Commercial Cluster
B/ Kudu, Jigawa
0.5MW
Royal Power

34
Malumfashi Commercial Cluster
Malumfashi, Katsina
1MW
Eneriv Energy Limited

35
Mangal Plaza
Katsina
0.5MW
Rensource Distributed Energy Ltd

36
Bunkure Rice Millers
Rano Road Bunkure, Kano
1MW
Neigh Energy Limited

37
Greenland Estate
Jaba, Kano
1MW
Anergy Solar Distributed Energy Resource

38
Danladi Nasidi Estate
Kano
0.5-1MW
Sabrud Consortium Limited

39
Unguwar Tofa relief, Funtua Market / Gen. Hospital
Zoo Road, Kano
0.5-1MW
Bajis Limited

40
Ibrahim Kunya Estate
Marriri, Kano
1MW
Prado Power Limited

41
Hajj Camp Market/Commercial Complex(s)
Hajj Camp, Kano
1MW
Power China Huodong

 

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By Abbas Yushau Yusuf

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged victorious in the presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) held in Kano State, securing an overwhelming majority of votes cast across the state’s 484 wards.

Announcing the results in Kano on Tuesday, Dr. John Ayuba, a representative of the ADC national headquarters, declared that Atiku polled 155,995 votes to defeat his closest rivals in the keenly contested exercise.

According to the official figures released at the end of the collation process:

Atiku Abubakar — 155,995 votes

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Rotimi Amaechi — 15,914 votes

Mohammed Hayatu-Deen — 9,994 votes

Dr. Ayuba stated that the primary election was conducted peacefully across all the 484 wards in Kano State, with party officials and delegates participating in the democratic process.

Speaking shortly after the announcement, he said the outcome of the Kano exercise would now be transmitted to the ADC national leadership for final collation and ratification.

“The election was conducted in the 484 wards of Kano State. We are going to forward the results to the national headquarters, and from there we will know who becomes the presidential flagbearer of the party,” he said.

 

The outcome further strengthens Atiku’s influence within the party structure in Kano, one of Nigeria’s most politically significant states with a large voting population.

Political observers say the margin of victory recorded by the former vice president reflects his strong grassroots support and established political network in northern Nigeria ahead of the next general election.

Supporters of Atiku who gathered at the venue of the announcement celebrated the victory, describing it as a sign of confidence in his leadership experience and national appeal.

Meanwhile, party officials urged members to remain united after the exercise and work towards strengthening the ADC ahead of the presidential election.

The ADC national headquarters is expected to compile results from other states before making an official declaration on the party’s presidential candidate.

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Pantami secured the ticket through voice affirmation at the party’s primary election held on Tuesday in Gombe. The event, which took place at a designated venue in the state capital, saw party stakeholders unanimously endorse the former minister as their flagbearer.

The Chairman of the PDP Electoral Panel, Gregory Yenlong, subsequently declared Pantami the sole aspirant. In a video circulating online and posted by Nigerian Affairs Journal, Yenlong announced: “I declare Prof. Isa Aliu Pantami the duly elected and sole gubernatorial candidate of the PDP in the state.”

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“I contested for the seat to offer service to the people of the state,” Pantami said. “If I am elected, I promise that my administration will prioritise equity and good governance.”

Pantami is expected to face the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Jamilu Gwamna, in the 2027 election.

Prior to his emergence as the PDP candidate, Pantami had withdrawn from the APC governorship primary in Gombe State, citing alleged violations of the Electoral Act and irregularities in the party’s electoral process. He had opposed the consensus arrangement that produced Gwamna as the APC candidate.

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The aspirants stated that while they welcome all well-meaning individuals into the PDP, they strongly object to any attempt to involve a person who had already participated in another party’s primaries.

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The case was brought by a lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, who asked the court to restrain Jonathan from presenting himself as a candidate to any political party for the 2027 poll. He also sought an order preventing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting, processing, or publishing Jonathan’s name as a presidential candidate.

Jideobi had asked the court to determine whether, based on Sections 1(1), (2), (3) and 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution, Jonathan remained eligible to seek the office of president again.

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Justice Lifu also ruled that Jideobi lacked the legal standing to bring the suit, as he had not suffered any direct loss from Jonathan’s alleged intention to run. The judge described the lawsuit as “an abuse of court process” and dismissed a motion by Jideobi seeking the judge’s recusal, calling the motion frivolous.

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