Sani leads regional power push, seals ₦15bn deal in London

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani led high-level engagements at the Kaduna Electric Franchise Energy Summit in London, advancing the state’s drive for sustainable power and economic growth.

In a statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, the summit was described as a key step in the governor’s broader agenda of industrialisation, investment attraction and shared prosperity, with reliable energy positioned as a critical enabler.

“Governor Uba Sani’s participation reflects Kaduna State’s commitment to strategic partnerships and regional collaboration to expand energy access and accelerate development,” the commissioner stated.

At the summit, the governor met with his Zamfara and Kebbi counterparts, Dauda Lawal and Nasir Idris, to promote regional cooperation, whilst engaging investors and stakeholders on scalable energy solutions.

A major highlight was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ASI Engineering Limited to drive power sector reform and infrastructure expansion. Kaduna State will invest ₦15 billion for a 5.54 per cent equity stake in the company—translating to an indirect 4.13 per cent stake in Kaduna Electric.

“This investment is a deliberate step to secure Kaduna’s energy future, power industrial growth, and improve livelihoods,” the statement concluded.