Light up Power State

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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 ...

Under the purposeful leadership of Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, the New Niger Agenda is bringing real development to where it matters most in our schools and in our Primary Healthcare Centers. Niger State is rolling out a major power project in partnership with ECOWAS and ROGEAP that will bring clean and reliable electricity to public institutions across the state. Our government has paid its part and work is already moving. Deployment will run from now through September 2026 and it is being coordinated with the Rural Electrification Agency to ensure quality and timely delivery. This is about improving the lives of our people. Seventeen Primary Healthcare Centers across every part of Niger State will now have power to run essential equipment, support emergency care and give our mothers and children better service. From Suleja to Gurara, from Shiroro to Munya, from Lapai to Agaie, from Katcha to Bida, from Edati to Mokwa, from Wushishi to Rafi, from Mariga to Kontagora and Rijau...