Governor Uba Sani has stated that his administration's primary goal in its electrification campaign is to enhance economic activity and fortify small and medium enterprises.
He revealed this at the launch of Phase One of the initiative, aimed at distributing 600 transformers and accessories across the 23 Local Government Areas, coupled with the deployment of 10,000 solar-powered street lights.
During the event, the Governor remarked, "We are empowering welders, tailors, cold-room operators, ICT hubs, and manufacturers to work with dignity and predictability."
He further expressed that the aim is to ensure that access to energy is no longer a privilege enjoyed by only a few urban areas, but rather a fundamental right for all communities. He highlighted that electricity is essential for modern society, describing it as the very lifeblood of contemporary life.
According to the Governor, electricity plays a critical role in powering hospitals, preserving vaccines, illuminating classrooms, and fostering economic activities, while also being crucial for irrigation in agriculture and the sustenance of small businesses that are vital to the economy.
He emphasized that inadequate access to reliable electricity stymies development, undermines security, and limits opportunities for citizens.
Governor Uba Sani also noted that his administration has revived some previously abandoned power initiatives and has initiated new projects since he took office almost three years ago.
In the healthcare sector, the Governor highlighted the completion of solar mini-grid installations in 190 out of 225 Primary Health Care Centres through the long-stalled Indian-Exim Bank project, which provides 1.35 megawatts of clean energy.
He indicated that 32 abandoned systems have been revived; specifically, 21 in Primary Health Centres and 11 in General Hospitals, which has resulted in better service delivery and a significant reduction in both maternal and child mortality rates.
Furthermore, he announced the completion of the long-neglected 2x60MVA, 132/33kV Substation at the Green Economic Zone in Maraban Jos, which he sees as more than just infrastructure, but as an industrial catalyst that unlocks investment potential, stimulates manufacturing, and positions Kaduna as a competitive economic center.
The Governor also mentioned that the Damau solar model in Kubau Local Government Area, which provides 100 kilowatts, has brought an end to years of darkness for 450 households.
He pledged that there are ongoing distributed generation projects totaling 1,694 kilowatts in Chara, Gidan Kundi, Gora, and Hawan Mai Mashi.
Governor Uba Sani provided details of the electricity projects undertaken by his administration across the three senatorial zones since he assumed office two and half years ago.
In Zone One, he shared that the government has rehabilitated distribution networks spanning Maraban Kubau to Kubau, Makarfi through Tashan Icce and Tashan Yari, and from Lere to Saminaka and Unguwan Bawa. Notably, towns like Zaria, Sabon-Gari, and Kudan have each seen multiple transformer installations.
In Zone Two, several transformer installations and network upgrades have bolstered supply reliability within multiple communities.
The Governor disclosed that critical electrical lines have been rehabilitated from Kagarko Junction to Manchok in Zone Three, along with restoration of high and low-tension networks in Unguwan Magata and Unguwan Doh, and interventions in Ramai Gida and Jaba Local Government.
He mentioned extending rehabilitation from Jagindi Junction to Gwado-Gwado, restoring the corridor from Gada-Biyu to Kogun River across 69 kilometers. Major works along the Tafa–Jere–Kagarko high-tension line, inclusive of transformers and accessories, have also been completed in Zone Three.
Lastly, he announced a significant Memorandum of Understanding signed on October 22, 2025, with the Rural Electrification Agency, noting ongoing efforts for a 1.5-megawatt project at Kaduna Polytechnic and an 8-megawatt provision for Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The administration is also developing urban generation projects that include a 2-megawatt initiative in the TRAPCO community, with plans for 2 megawatts in Shika and 4 megawatts in Makarfi to enhance local manufacturing capabilities.
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