By Khalid Idris Doya
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has reaffirmed his administration's determination to expand energy access and stimulate industrial growth across the state through strategic partnerships and targeted investments in the power sector.
The governor made this known in Abuja during a State-by-State Roundtable Engagement organised by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), where the Bauchi State Government formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the agency.
Governor Mohammed explained that the initiative aligns with his administration's policy direction of addressing power deficits, especially in rural and underserved communities.
He pledged to pursue the implementation of the projects with vigor to ensure sustainable development and improved living standards for the people of Bauchi State.
The engagement, themed "Powering the Pearl: Strengthening the Bauchi State Electricity Market for Investment, Inclusive Access, and Industrial Growth," brought together key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors. Several investors at the event expressed interest in tapping into Bauchi’s growing energy market.
Accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Aminu Hammayo, and other senior officials, Governor Mohammed reiterated that expanding electricity access remains a top priority of his administration, noting that reliable power supply is critical to driving socio-economic transformation.
For his part, the managing director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu, commended Governor Mohammed for his visionary leadership and partnership with the agency in advancing rural electrification.
He emphasised that investors are eager to participate in Bauchi's power sector, while underscoring the need for effective community engagement to ensure project sustainability.
The event also featured technical presentations by REA officials, including Doris Uboh, Executive of the Rural Electrification Fund; Engr. Umar A. Umar, Executive Director, Technical Services; Engr. Olufemi Akinyelure, Head of the Project Management Unit; Ayode Gboyega, Executive Director, Corporate Services; and Mohammed Jibril, Technical Adviser to the MD.
Their presentations highlighted various investment opportunities available to Bauchi State for advancing renewable energy and rural electrification initiatives.
Delivering a presentation on behalf of the state, Secretary to the Government, Aminu Hammayo, provided an overview of the renewable energy investment landscape in Bauchi.
He outlined the state’s enabling environment for investors and reaffirmed the government’s resolve to strengthen electricity infrastructure to drive sustainable economic growth.
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