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Hon. Suleiman Umar Applauds REA, Partners And Communities As Nigeria’s $750m Energy Programme Delivers Results

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The Honourable Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Honourable Suleiman Umar, has expressed optimism about the future of development and growth across Nigeria, with particular emphasis on Niger State, through ongoing renewable energy interventions. Hon. Suleiman Umar congratulated the Rural Electrification Agency REA, international partners, and the communities involved in delivering clean energy projects across the country. He noted that collaboration and strong institutions are key to ensuring that no community is left in darkness. He highlighted the impact of Nigeria’s $750 million Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up DARES programme, being implemented by REA with funding from the World Bank. According to data from the VIDA digital platform supporting the programme, the initiative has saved over $100 million within its first two years through a geographically differentiated subsidy system. The model ensures developers receive higher support for electrifying h...
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LIGHT FOR ALL, GROWTH FOR ALL: BAGO MAKES THE POWER STATE WORK AGAIN

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  For the first time in many years, Niger State is being spoken about not just as the “Power State” or because of our dams, but as the hub for clean and sustainable energy development in Nigeria. That is the result of 3 years of purposeful leadership by Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, and the relentless drive of Honourable Commissioner Suleiman Umar at the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy. From the day the New Niger Agenda began, Farmer Governor Bago made one promise clear: no community will be left in darkness. Today that promise is turning into light, jobs, farms, schools, hospitals, and industries across all 25 Local Government Areas. This journey started with bold partnerships and policy. At the REA State-By-State Roundtable in Abuja, Niger State stood tall. Under the theme “Unlocking Niger State’s Energy Potential: Scaling Distributed Renewables to Power Broad-Based Sustainable and Socio-Economic Growth”, Farmer Governor Bago told investors directly: Niger State is ...
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Commissioner Suleiman Umar Leads Stakeholders Into Compensation Process For Landmark IsDB Project In Makunkele

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The IsDB Energy Grid Initiative under the Farmer Governor Umaru Bago administration will be situated in Makunkele District, Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State. The project is described as the biggest renewable energy project of its kind in Nigeria right now. The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved funding from the Islamic Development Bank, IsDB, while Niger State has also provided its counterpart funding. The renewable energy project will sit on 500 hectares of land and has the capacity to generate 100MW of power. Beyond power generation, the energy farm will also include a School, a Healthcare Center, and provisions to supply affordable clean energy to institutions, homes, and for agricultural mechanization, as well as other resources to support future development. Implementation is now underway. The Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy, led by Honourable Suleiman Umar, is currently on the compensation phase. The Ministry, alongside the Ministry of Land, Consultants...
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Farmer Governor Umaru Bago To Light Up 50 Public Institutions Across 25 LGAs With Rooftop Solar

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Great news to all Nigerlites. Farmer Governor Umaru Bago is delivering again. This is beyond politics. This is about putting light in our schools, clinics, and offices. Apart from the projects already on ground to light up some schools and primary healthcare centers across the state, Farmer Governor Bago is adding more sustainable energy development and growth to every part of Niger State. And more are coming. In line with his vision to make life better for every citizen, the state government will install rooftop solar and battery systems in 50 selected public institutions across all 25 Local Government Areas of Niger State Our schools will have light for night classes and digital learning. Our hospitals and PHCs will have 24-hour power to save lives and keep vaccines cold. Our offices will deliver services to the people without interruption. This is what responsive leadership looks like. This is a promise kept by Farmer Governor Umaru Bago. To ensure this vision gets to the grassroots...
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THE NEW NIGER IS BRIGHT: FARMER GOVERNOR UMARU BAGO LIGHTS UP IBETO AFTER 15 YEARS

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For 15 years, the people of Ibeto lived in darkness. A power project that should have changed their lives was abandoned by the last administration. Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago refused to let that story continue. The abandoned project was part of NIPP — the National Integrated Power Project, the Federal Government’s flagship initiative to close Nigeria’s electricity gap, being driven by NDPHC. The moment the New Niger Agenda took off, the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy, led by Honourable Suleiman Umar, revisited Ibeto and got to work. Today, that work is done.   The Ibeto power project is completed. After 15 years without power, light has finally returned to homes, markets, schools and health centers across Ibeto communities. This is the New Niger Agenda in motion — promises kept, not postponed. And we’re not stopping there. In other areas where insecurity slowed progress, work is already ongoing and will be completed soon. No community will be left behind. Farm...
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NEW NIGER IS LIGHTING UP: Power For The People, Progress For Every Community - Honourable Suleiman Umar

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Under the leadership of Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, the New Niger Agenda is working to improve lives across Niger State. Through the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy, led by Hon. Suleiman Umar, major power and renewable energy projects are already on ground across the state and shall be completed and handed over to our communities very soon. These projects are moving forward quickly through the REA and in partnership with IsDB, ECOWAS, World Bank and other development partners. Niger State has paid its counter-funding, which is why delivery is faster and work is ongoing to the highest standard for the benefit of all Nigerlites. Projects that are on ground shall be completed to bring light to our hospitals, power to our farms, energy to our businesses, and a better future for our children. Farmer Governor Bago promised to make Niger State the hub for renewable energy in Nigeria, and with every project on ground today, that promise is being kept. To all our dear Nigerlites...
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Farmer Governor Bago is Powering the New Niger: Jobs, Food, Dignity in Every Community

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  For Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, the people come first. Through the New Niger Agenda, real development is reaching our farms, our markets, our schools. our health sectors and our homes. We are taking light to where Nigerlites live and work. Powering agricultural settlements so farmers can process, store and sell more. Supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in our towns with reliable electricity to grow trade and create jobs. And brightening homes across our communities so families can live better and safer. When there is light, businesses thrive, food gets to market, and our towns come alive at night. We are also setting the pace for the future. Niger State is the first sub-national government in Nigeria to establish a Green and Blue Economy Agency. We are inviting Nigerian companies and global partners to build solar and battery factories here at home. The land is ready. The will is ready. The New Niger is open for business. This progress is driven through strong ...
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