…also plan to establish Tri-State Electricity
A Tri-State- Electricity Market is to be established by the Governments of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States, that is projected to acquire significant equity holdings in Future Energies Africa (FEA), the core investor in the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO).
As a step towards kick starting the electricity market, the three states are to float a ₦50 billion Electrification Fund to accelerate access to power through embedded generation, solar home systems, grid extensions, and mini-grids.
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KEDCO is one of the electricity distribution companies licensed by the Nigerian government, with operational influence in the three states in the northwest part of the country, with its head-office in the commercial city of kano.
The specific total electricity demand for Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa is estimated to be about 700 megawatts, but the current supply to the three states is about 130 megawatts.
The establishment of the new Electricity Market was made public in a statement issued by Kano State Ministry of Power, and Renewable Energy, obtained by BusinessDay, on Monday, in Kano.
The decision to establish the market was said to be an outcome of a high -level meeting held by the Governors of the three states, during Electrification Summit held in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 16 to 19, 2025.
In the statement, Gaddafi Sani Shehu, Kano State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, said the three states have resolved to work collaboratively to boost electricity supply across the sub-region.
“The three states will collaborate to explore areas of mutual benefit in their electricity markets, promoting partner regulation and cooperation,” Gaddafi said.
He added that the states would jointly acquire equity in Future Energies Africa (FEA), as a way of strengthening KEDCO’s strategic direction, and in improving electricity distribution, and delivery in the region.
According to the commissioner, the three states will also establish a ₦50 billion Electrification Fund to accelerate access to power through embedded generation, solar home systems, grid extensions, and mini-grids.
The states are to committed to working closely together with KEDCO to reduce losses from industrial, and residential consumers, and in ensuring improved and sustainable electricity delivery to the consumers in the area of operation of the company.
Gaddafi noted that representatives from the three states will hold an annual international retreat and quarterly review meetings to assess progress, set policy direction, and reinforce the partnership’s framework.
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This development is said was a landmark agreement, and a significant step towards improving electricity access and supply in the region, promoting economic growth, and enhancing the quality of life for citizens.
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) had, recently announced plans to develop a $100$MW “Safe Grid” for these states to provide a more reliable supply to key industries and infrastructure.
