Niger State Invites Investment in Renewable Energy to Support 69,337 Households and Boost GDP by $27 Billion
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago has called on global renewable energy manufacturers to invest in the region, leveraging its silicon and lithium resources to support a partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency aimed at providing electricity to 69,337 households. The initiative includes a 5.5 MW solar plant and 77 mini-grid sites, potentially attracting $1.2 billion in investments and adding $27 billion to Nigeria's GDP while creating 280,000 jobs. The state is offering tax incentives to position itself as Nigeria's mini-grid hub, focusing on sustainable growth in agro-zones.
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Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago has urged global renewable energy manufacturers to invest in the state, highlighting its abundant silicon and lithium deposits as key resources for solar cells and batteries. Niger State's partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) aims to provide electricity to underserved communities, including a 5.5 MW solar plant with 7.5 MWh battery storage.
The REA is developing 77 mini-grid sites to connect 69,337 households, injecting 20 MW of power. The initiative could attract $1.2 billion in investments, adding $27 billion to Nigeria's GDP and creating 280,000 jobs.
Tax incentives for renewable energy manufacturers include up to 5 years of pioneer status and 0% incentives for new renewable energy equipment. The state is positioning itself as Nigeria's mini-grid hub, focusing on agro-zones and sustainable growth.
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