The Katsina State Executive Council has approved a comprehensive electricity market policy aimed at tackling energy poverty across the State.
The approval was made during its meeting, chaired by Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda.
Briefing journalists on Wednesday, Hafiz Ahmed, special assistant to the State Governor on Power and Energy, described the approval as a milestone that would transform access to electricity in both underserved and unserved communities.
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“This policy is designed as a strategic roadmap to tackle the challenge of energy poverty across the state”, Ahmed stated.
“We engaged a wide range of stakeholders from the private sector, academia, civil society organisations, and financial institutions.
“The result is a well-thought-out framework that sets the stage for meaningful public-private partnerships and encourages investors to come into the state”, Ahmed added.
The policy, according to him, provides a clear analysis of current power generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure while outlining practical steps to improve electricity access across all sectors.
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“It cuts across all major sectors—agriculture, healthcare, education, transportation, and small and medium-sized enterprises.
” The goal is to deliver reliable, sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly energy solutions that will, in turn, boost socio-economic activities and transform livelihoods across Katsina,” Ahmed emphasised.
The electricity policy, which was specifically initiated by Governor Radda, is expected to create an enabling environment for investment in the power sector while addressing the critical energy needs of communities across the State.
