Katsina Government Partners French Company to Develop Hydroelectric Power

•Moves to revamp 10mw Lambar Rimi wind project

Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja

The Katsina State Government has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a French company, Ocean Solutions Energie, to develop hydroelectric power project to boost electricity supply in the state.

The State government has also put  plans in place  to revamp 10mw Wind Farm in Lambar Rimi after nearly two decades.

The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ibrahim Mohammed, in a statement, noted that the MoU aligned with the Electricity Act of 2023, which emphasised decentralised energy solutions, integration of renewable sources into Nigeria power grid and fulfills the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 7 on affordable and clean energy.

He explained that the French-based company specialised in co-development of renewable energy projects in Africa was represented by its Chairman, Mr. Minkaila Salami.

He revealed that Governor Dikko Radda and his Special Adviser on Power and Energy, Dr. Hafiz  Ahmed, signed the MoU following critical engagement with development partners and industry experts in Paris, France.

Mohammed said: “In line with these objectives, Governor Radda revealed plans to establish a mini hydroelectric power station as part of a pilot project.

“The governor noted that the initiative will focus on providing reliable, renewable energy to local communities and will serve as a model for future hydroelectric developments across the State’s 43 dams.

“Katsina State Government is committed to providing financial support to ensure the successful installation and long-term sustainability of the power station,” the Governor assured.”