The governments of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States have entered into a landmark partnership to create a tri-state electricity market and jointly acquire equity stakes in Future Energies Africa (FEA), the core investor in the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO).
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The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Power and Energy, Saad Umar Faruk, on Monday.
According to the statement, the agreement was reached during a High-Level Electrification Summit held in Marrakech, Morocco, between October 16 and 19, 2025.
The Kano State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Dr. Gaddafi Sani Shehu, said the three states would collaborate to strengthen regulation, promote cooperation, and explore mutual benefits in their electricity markets. He added that the acquisition of equity stakes in FEA would help guide KEDCO’s strategic direction and enhance electricity distribution across the region.
Dr. Shehu also announced plans to establish a N50 billion electrification fund to accelerate access to electricity through embedded generation, solar home systems, mini-grids, and grid extensions. He noted that the states would work closely with KEDCO to reduce losses from residential consumers and improve supply reliability.
He further explained that state representatives would meet quarterly to review progress and hold an annual international retreat to set priorities and reinforce their collaboration within the Northwestern tri-state electricity framework.
Dr. Shehu described the partnership as a major milestone that would boost energy access, stimulate industrial growth, and improve the quality of life for residents across the three states.
