Governor Umaru Bago says the state is expanding its renewable energy drive as bidding begins for another major solar power project……
The Niger State Government is stepping up its renewable energy ambitions, targeting one gigawatt of solar power generation capacity by 2030 as part of efforts to position the state among Nigeria’s leading producers of clean energy.
Governor Umaru Bago disclosed the plan while receiving a delegation from ALDESA Group, a renewable energy subsidiary of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), which is exploring opportunities in the sector.
As part of the state’s expansion plans, Bago said the government had secured additional funding for a new 200-megawatt solar power project.
According to the governor, the procurement process for the project is already underway, with bids opened to companies interested in executing the project.
He invited CCECC to submit its proposal, stressing that the company’s bid, alongside others, would be subjected to the state government’s established procurement procedures.
The governor’s remarks come as Niger intensifies its push to expand access to renewable energy and attract investment into its power sector.
Earlier, CCECC Executive Director, Austin Qi, outlined the company’s renewable energy projects in Nigeria and other parts of the world during a presentation to the governor.
Qi said the company places strong emphasis on safety, quality and sustainability across its operations.
He also reaffirmed CCECC’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the Niger State Government and supporting initiatives aimed at achieving sustainable development in the state.
