The government’s of Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa States have signed a partnership agreement to establish a joint electricity market and invest collectively in Future Energies Africa (FEA) the core investor in the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO).
According to a statement signed by KEDCO’s Head of Corporate Communications, Sani Bala, the deal, which marks a milestone in inter-state collaboration, was finalized during the Northwest Electrification Summit held in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 16 to 19, 2025 adding that the event has brought together Governors Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano, Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina, and Umar Namadi of Jigawa, alongside top executives of FEA, to chart a shared roadmap for power development in the region.
The statement revealed that the three states and FEA agreed to launch a N50 billion tri-state electrification fund to finance renewable energy, off-grid, and hybrid power solutions aimed at improving electricity access and reliability adding that the initiative will prioritize solar mini-grids, embedded generation, and grid expansion projects that target unserved and economically strategic communities across the three states.
The statement further stated that the agreement also provides for Kano and Katsina states to acquire equity stakes in FEA, joining Jigawa as co-investors a move expected to give the sub-national governments greater influence in KEDCO’s operations, strengthen governance, and enhance efficiency in power supply.
It is believed that nder the new structure, the states and FEA will convene quarterly review sessions and hold an annual international retreat to evaluate progress, set performance targets, and deepen their collaboration toward a sustainable and competitive Northwest electricity market and that the tri-state initiative could set a precedent for other regions in Nigeria, positioning the Northwest as a hub for clean energy development and industrial revival.
