Over 100 km of solar street lighting

Over 100 km of solar-powered street lighting has been installed on strategic road networks, including across Katsina metropolis. In 2026 a further 45 solar streetlights were inaugurated.

The power department breaks the network down as 22 km in Katsina metropolis (including Katarda Roundabout to Ring Road and Usman Nagogo/Daura Road), 30 km along major highways (including Yahaya Madaki Way and Dutsinma Road) and 11 km in expanded areas, including Al-Qalam University Roundabout to the Darma Rice Mill. The magazine also reports 74 km of solar street lights across the metropolis.

120-watt standalone lights were installed on more than 30 minor roads in the city, from Kofar Kaura and Kofar Sauri to the Central Market, Modoji and the Old Government House. Standalone security lights went to the Trade Fair area (80 around WTC and 12 at the trade facility centre), the Malumfashi bypass (105) and the Lambar Rimi wind farm perimeter (120).