The Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has kick-started a new chapter in the state's journey to reliable electricity supply with the flagging off of a 3.5MW solar power project.
The project, which is being implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), is expected to significantly improve electricity supply across the state. The solar power project will deliver 3.5 megawatts of clean energy, supported by battery storage systems that will ensure power availability even after sunset.
According to the governor, his administration is committed to partnering with the REA to enhance effective and efficient service delivery in the power sector. The governor described electricity as the lifeblood of modern economic development, stating that the project will be a major boost to the state's economy.
The governor commended the REA and its partners, Kelm Elicon Joint Venture, through whom the project is being executed. He also disclosed that the Kebbi State Government had provided the project site free of charge to Kelm Elicon Joint Venture and urged the contractors to deliver quality work within the stipulated timeframe.
The governor also called on the people of Ambursa to embrace the project, safeguard the facilities, and cooperate fully with the contractors and workers throughout the implementation period. He explained that about $10 million would be invested in the project, which is expected to benefit more than 1,000 households, including the Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, through improved electricity supply.
At the event, the Chief Executive Officer of Kobeissi Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Ltd, Ali Kobeissi, assured that the project would be completed within the next eight months. Kobeissi appealed to the benefiting communities to support the successful execution of the project.
The Kebbi State Government has been making efforts to improve electricity supply in the state, and this project is a significant step in that direction. The project is expected to improve the lives of the residents, particularly those in the rural areas, who have been struggling with inadequate electricity supply.
The solar power project is not only expected to improve electricity supply but also create jobs for the locals. The project is expected to benefit over 1,000 households, including the Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi.
The Kebbi State Government has provided the project site free of charge to Kelm Elicon Joint Venture, and the governor urged the contractors to deliver quality work within the stipulated timeframe. He also called on the people of Ambursa to cooperate fully with the contractors and workers throughout the implementation period.
The project is expected to be completed within the next eight months, and the benefiting communities have been assured of the project's success. The solar power project is a significant step towards improving electricity supply in the state and creating jobs for the locals.