Yobe State Government Engages Russian Firm for Power Plant

The Yobe State Government has initiated discussions with the Russian investment company Legion Investment Moscow regarding the establishment of a gas-powered electricity generation plant intended to provide reliable power for the state’s Agro-Industrial Zone. This development followed a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Russian firm to Governor Mai Mala Buni.

The delegation, led by Mr. Leonid Khasiev and including Technical Consultant Mr. Rasim Azimov, is on an investment and technical assessment mission to evaluate the feasibility of the project. The proposed plant aims to supply stable electricity for agro-processing, manufacturing, and other businesses in the zone.

Governor Buni expressed gratitude to Legion Investment Moscow for their interest and emphasized the partnership's potential to create jobs and stimulate industrial development in Yobe State. The engagement will continue with technical discussions and site assessments to determine the project's feasibility and investment requirements.