Hussaini Ibrahim 
DUTSE, Nigeria – Jigawa State signs a joint venture with Tesni Energy Nigeria Limited and Leda GreenPower of Beijing to establish a 100-megawatt-per-annum solar panel assembly factory, boosting renewable energy and industrial growth.
Governor Umar Namadi says the plant supports plans for a 100MW solar power facility, reduces reliance on imports and expands access to clean energy. “This factory feeds our broader solar generation strategy,” he says.
The facility will also produce solar irrigation pumps and renewable components for agriculture, water supply and rural electrification. Namadi assures investors of the state’s commitment to meeting its obligations.
Project lead Engr. Bashir Ishak says the semi-automatic factory will cut solar deployment costs by 50–60 per cent, lowering the average $1m per megawatt benchmark. Valued at over $5m, the plant blends automation with manual processes to create jobs.
“This is among the first end-to-end solar panel assembly plants in Northern Nigeria,” Ishak says, confirming completed feasibility and environmental assessments.
Power Commissioner Engr. Surajo Musa says Jigawa’s domestication of the Electricity Act positions it to lead sub-national power reforms, adding that high solar irradiation makes the state ideal for clean energy.
Observers say the project could accelerate Nigeria’s energy transition if executed effectively.
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