Niger State Allocates 500 Hectares for Solar Farm Project

On a significant occasion, Niger State Governor Maham Umaru Bago officiated the handover of 500 hectares of land to the African Industrial Group (AIG) for the establishment of a solar farm and industrial park in Sabon Wuse, Tafa Local Government Area. This project is seen as a major step towards transforming Niger State into a leading investment destination, with Bago emphasizing the commitment to sustainable economic growth.

The project aims to leverage the state's vast resources and infrastructure, including the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano pipeline and four hydropower dams, to drive industrial growth. Raj Gupta, Chairman of AIG, described the land allocation as historic and a catalyst for attracting industrial investors.

The project is expected to become the largest solar power installation in Sub-Saharan Africa, significantly reducing Nigeria's dependence on imported steel products and creating numerous jobs. Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe and Minister of Steel Development Shuaibu Abubakar praised the initiative, highlighting its potential to revolutionize industrialization in Niger State.