Radda, Power Africa agree to boost energy coverage in Katsina State
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State on Monday said his administration is cooperating with Power Africa to develop the state’s electricity market.
“I’m pleased to announce that I have officially signed a Letter of Cooperation with Power Africa to Develop the Katsina State Electricity Market.
“This significant achievement, once implemented, will have a positive impact on the availability and accessibility of electricity in Katsina State.
“Our collaboration aims to support the development of necessary policy and regulatory instruments to shape the electricity market in Katsina state,” the governor said in a post on his verified Facebook page.
Radda said that the government and Power Africa aimed to develop a comprehensive policy and regulatory framework, and establish an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) covering capacity planning, generation, transmission and distribution within the state.
It will also include capacity building sessions “to enhance the knowledge and skills of our staff, counterparts, and beneficiaries on matters pertaining to the Katsina state electricity market and Katsina state IRP,” he added.
The governor assured that the cooperation would advance the electricity sector and ensure brighter future for the state.
The Syndicate reports that Power Africa is a U.S. government-led partnership, harnessing the collective resources of public and private sectors to double access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa.
