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Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has embarked on the groundbreaking ceremony for the objective of generating electricity in the state, as the administration has invested in the design and installation of a 33kV solar power structure.
Ahmed Idris, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, made this known to journalists on Sunday, 6th July 2026, in a press statement as he stated that the move is aimed at strengthening the state’s electricity network and ensuring a more reliable power supply for residents.
Flagging off the project, Idris said his administration is committed to partnering with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to enhance effective and efficient service delivery in the power sector.
He noted that the solar power project being implemented by REA will significantly improve the electricity supply across the State.
The governor described electricity as the lifeblood of modern economic development, adding that the project, upon completion, will deliver 3.5 megawatts of clean solar energy, supported by battery storage systems that will ensure power availability even after sunset.
Idris commended the REA and its partners, Kelm Elicon Joint Venture, through whom the project is being executed.
He also disclosed that the Kebbi State Government had provided the project site free of charge to Kelm Elicon Joint Venture and urged the contractors to deliver quality work within the stipulated timeframe.
The governor also called on the people of Ambursa to embrace the project, safeguard the facilities, and cooperate fully with the contractors and workers throughout the implementation period.
He explained that about $10 million would be invested in the project, which is expected to benefit more than 1,000 households, including the Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, through improved electricity supply.
At the event, the Chief Executive Officer of Kobeissi Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Ltd, Ali Kobeissi, assured that the project would be completed within the next eight months.
Kobeissi appealed to the benefiting communities to support the successful execution of the project.
