Renewable energy: Kwara to generate power through solar, others

….as Gov AbdulRazaq set to build an Independent Power Plant

The Kwara State Government said it had concluded plans to build an Independent Power Plant (IPP) to generate electricity power for sale and utilities to boost economic development and increase employment opportunities in the state.

According to Commissioner for Energy, Engr. AbdulAzeez Kola AbdulGaniy, the government’s decision was in line with the 2023 electricity bill passed by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu, which gives States the power to generate, transmit and distribute electricity to boost economic growth and development as well as attract investors to the State.

Engr. AbdulGaniy, while stating this Wednesday during the second quarterly Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing organised by the Ministry of Communications, Ilorin, also disclosed that all hands are on deck to go renewable by generating power through solar, thermal, and biogas to reduce air pollution, thereby creating a healthy environment for residents.

While highlighting the state government’s achievements so far, Hon. AbdulGaniy enumerated several accomplishments in the Energy Sector for the months under review, which include procurement and installation of transformers in different communities in Asa, Moro, Ilorin West and Kaiama, respectively.

He added, “Construction of 11KV dedicated feeder from Agba-Dam, finalised arrangements on the immediate release of 15MVA 33/11KV power transformer to Alagbado and Sobi Communities, were already approved by the Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.”

“Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is passionate about the needs of his citizenry as he will not leave any stone unturned. He has also approved the immediate installation of an already allocated transformer to Reke in Asa Local Government Area for improved way of life for the community and its environs.”