Buhari unveils N120bn solar power project in Kano

Buhari unveils N120bn solar power project in Kano


The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Monday, unveiled 10 megawatts Solar energy project in the Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State the cost of $15 million (N120 billion) towards enhancing power supply to industries and for domestic use.

While unveiling the project, Buhari expressed the hope that it would help to revive ailing industries that depend on electricity to power their giant plants in the state.

In his remarks, the Managing Director and the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, Aminu Sagir, described the project as a progress for the people towards adding value to the economy.

According to him, the necessary support and funds were provided for the implementation of the project, adding that hopefully the impact of the project would be felt via the creation of fresh employment opportunities.

“The project is to be supervised and managed by the NSIA which is…

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