By Jabiru Hassan
Future Energies Africa (FEA), the core investor in Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), through its renewable energy development arm, Bagaja Renewables Limited, is set to commission a newly completed 500kWp (1MWp output capacity) mini-grid in Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State. The company will also break ground on another 1MW mini-grid project in Hadeija, Jigawa State.
The two milestone events are scheduled for late August or early September 2025, with Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, expected to lead both the commissioning and groundbreaking ceremonies.
These projects are part of a strategic partnership between the Jigawa State Government and KEDCO. The state’s investment in KEDCO was anchored on a shared vision to expand and improve electricity access across the state. Complementing that investment, FEA committed to deploying a series of community-based mini-grids to strengthen distribution, extend service to underserved areas, and improve reliability for households and businesses.
The Kafin Hausa mini-grid, now completed and ready for commissioning, is the first in this series of innovative projects designed to provide stable electricity to key cities in Jigawa.
The project consists of a 500KWp solar-hybrid generation plant, a 350MVa backup diesel generator, a 3.5km 33kV distribution line, and supporting infrastructure, including 500KV step-up and step-down transformers. The power plant will supply electricity to existing distribution transformers across Kafin Hausa township, including NEPA Office, Kofar Fada, Akarami, Bakin Kasuwa, and Ashura transformers.
Speaking on the development, the Managing Director of FEA said Jigawa, under Governor Namadi’s leadership, has demonstrated foresight by investing in its energy future. He noted that the projects would provide reliable power, boost economic opportunities, and deliver social benefits to communities.
FEA, KEDCO, and Bagaja emphasized that the governor’s participation in the events underscores Jigawa’s pioneering role in advancing energy access through public-private partnerships that blend investment in distribution companies with targeted mini-grid deployment.
Other mini-grids to be deployed under the Jigawa State Government–FEA–KEDCO partnership include Ringim, Kazaure, Dutse, and Gumel.
