FG kicks off $100m energy project to light up Kogi

The Federal Government, in collaboration with the World Bank through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), had secured funding worth nearly $100 million for mini-grid projects across the east district of Kogi state .

The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu disclosed this on Friday while performing the groundbreaking ceremony for a 20-megawatt mini-grid power project in Egume in Dekina Local Government Area of the State.

Prince Audu stated that the 20- megawatt project is the largest mini-grid power project in North Central Nigeria under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led federal administration.

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He added further that projectd form part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to deliver the dividends of the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr President to the people of Kogi State.

He noted that the “Light Up Kogi” initiative is aimed at expanding access to reliable electricity, stimulating economic growth, enhancing security, and improving the quality of life of residents across Kogi East and the entire state.

The Minister stated : “The groundbreaking of this 20-megawatt project, the largest mini-grid power project in North Central Nigeria, demonstrates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to the development of our people.

“Through our engagements with the Rural Electrification Agency and the Federal Ministry of Power, we have secured over 40 mini-grid electrification projects across the nine local government areas of Igala land.

“In the coming months, communities across the region will begin to witness the benefits of these interventions”.

He stressed further that the projects will create opportunities for businesses to thrive, improve healthcare and educational services, enhance security, and raise the overall standard of living of the people.

Prince Audu therefore urged communities to cooperate fully with government officials and project developers to ensure the smooth execution of the projects, noting that access to reliable electricity remains one of the most critical enablers of economic growth and social development,

The Minister emphasised that the projects also serve as a call for the people of Kogi State to come out in their numbers to vote for the re-election of President Tinubu in 2027, while assuring the President of a resounding victory in the state.

Accordingly, the Minister commissioned two other mini-grid projects in the district : a 700-kilowatt mini-grid in Offa Community, Olamaboro Local Government Area; and a 400-kilowatt mini-grid in Emewe Efopa Community, Dekina Local Government Area

In his remarks, the Managing Director of REA, Alhaji Abba Abubakar Aliyu stated that the Minister has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the development of his people. stressing that his efforts has attracted about 29 megawatts of renewable energy projects to the State.

“The projects will deliver reliable and affordable electricity to homes, businesses, schools, and healthcare facilities, creating new economic opportunities for the people”, he said.

While Aliyu noted that the Egume project would be completed within six months, he urged residents to position themselves to take advantage of the economic opportunities that would accompany improved electricity access.

Speaking on behalf of the Traditional Rulers of the communities, the Ejeh of Dekina, His Royal Majesty, Alhaji (Dr.) Usman Obaje, OON, thanked the Honourable Minister for his efforts to ensure the people of kogi east enjoy uninterrupted energy supply .

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