Commissioning of clean-energy projects across the state

Today, as we celebrate the thirty-eighth anniversary of the creation of Katsina State, we gather not simply to mark the passage of time but to open a new chapter in the story of our beloved state. The projects we are commissioning are far more than pieces of infrastructure; they are the visible signs of a carefully planned transformation—one that places reliable, sustainable, and cost-effective energy at the very heart of our economic future.

From the first day of this administration, we have governed with a clear development blueprint. That plan, rooted in prudence, discipline, and transparency, guides every decision we make. Because we have remained faithful to it, we can stand before you today with tangible results—results that speak to our determination to create a state where energy security drives industrial growth and where clean power fuels opportunity for every citizen.

In less than three years, and in full alignment with Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan and the national pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060, we have recorded remarkable progress. Across our hospitals, schools, and water facilities, more than twenty megawatts of solar power combined with ten megawatt-hours of battery storage are already being deployed. This is not just about electricity; it is about safeguarding health services, keeping classrooms lit, and ensuring that clean water flows in our communities.

We have also taken decisive steps to reclaim and revive one of our state’s most important renewable assets. After years of delay, the 10-megawatt Lambar Rimi Wind Farm is now on the path to full operation under the ownership and management of the Katsina State Government. Through sustained engagement with the Federal Government, we secured the handover of this facility and paired it with an additional ten megawatts of solar power in a single hybrid project. This integration of wind and solar generation represents a bold new model for clean-energy production in Nigeria and places Katsina at the forefront of subnational energy leadership.

Our commitment to diverse, clean power sources does not end there. We have provided counterpart funding for a one-megawatt mini-hydro system at Danja Dam, financed through a partnership with the French Treasury and Ocean Énergie, further proving that renewable energy in Katsina is as varied as it is ambitious. At the same time, we facilitated the construction of the state’s first Liquefied and Compressed Natural Gas station, now more than ninety percent complete, which will soon supply cleaner, more affordable fuel for transport and industrial power. Each of these achievements reflects careful financial stewardship and the firm belief that a secure energy future must be built on multiple pillars.

It is this spirit of purposeful action that brings us together today to commission a suite of landmark projects. We are formally unveiling the one-megawatt solar plant at the State Secretariat, ensuring that the core machinery of government is powered by dependable renewable energy. We are commissioning another one-megawatt solar plant at General Muhammadu Buhari House, the seat of government itself, to guarantee uninterrupted and sustainable power. We are energising the General Hospital in Katsina with a three-hundred-kilowatt solar system so that critical medical services never again have to pause for want of electricity. We are inspecting the Greenville CNG Station, which will soon provide our transporters and industries with a cheaper and cleaner alternative to diesel and petrol. We are flagging off the distribution of solar-powered lights to Tsangaya and Islamiyya schools so that children can learn in safe and well-lit environments. We are launching the distribution of electric tricycles, the Keke EVs, as a decisive step toward a greener and quieter urban transport system. And we are visiting the Technology Incubation Centre, where one hundred and twenty of our sons and daughters are receiving hands-on training in solar installation, equipping a new generation with the skills to power the Katsina of tomorrow.

These projects are living proof that Katsina is not waiting for the future; we are building it today. But they are also only the beginning. Guided by the same blueprint and the same fiscal discipline that have brought us this far, we are already looking ahead to even greater achievements. We are developing a Green Economic Zone that will be supplied with dedicated, reliable, and sustainable energy, creating a magnet for investors and a foundation for large-scale industrialization. This zone will be a place where factories operate without fear of power outages and where clean energy lowers the cost of doing business, making Katsina a preferred destination for manufacturing and export.

Beyond the industrial parks, we are preparing an ambitious programme to empower our micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises by deploying stand-alone solar systems that will provide round-the-clock power to shops, workshops, and cottage industries. This effort will cut operating costs, raise productivity, and give thousands of entrepreneurs the stability they need to expand and hire.

None of this would be possible without the resilience and cooperation of the people of Katsina State, the dedication of our civil servants, the support of our private partners, and the blessings of Almighty Allah. Together we have shown that with a clear plan, prudent management, and steadfast commitment, a state can achieve in three years what once seemed a generation away.

As we commission these projects and celebrate thirty-eight years of statehood, we renew our pledge to keep moving forward. We will continue to expand renewable energy to every local government area, attract global investment, and ensure that every policy strengthens Nigeria’s energy transition and brings us closer to the net-zero target of 2060.

Let this day stand as a testament to what we can achieve when vision meets discipline and when promises are matched by action. May Allah continue to guide our efforts, bless our people, and grant us the wisdom to serve with integrity and purpose.

God bless Katsina State. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Thank you, Happy 38th anniversary and Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.