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    * Kano is in need of about 1,000MW of electricity.

    The European Union, in partnership with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Monday, launched two Energy Efficiency Networks in Kano State.

    These initiatives, which seek to support the commercial and industrial hub of the North in addressing the energy challenges impacting the state’s economic growth and social development, will promote inclusive growth and strengthen the energy transition efforts of the government.

    Speaking during the official launch of the networks, Team Leader, Green and Digital Economy, EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Inga Stefanowicz, on Monday, noted that while Kano remained a big hub of economic activity and manufacturing, it experienced energy deficits, which are great impediments to performance and productivity of businesses and manufacturers in the state.

    To address the challenge, she stated that the EU was partnering with the state to address these challenges. “The EU in Nigeria has been engaging and partnering with Nigeria for many years to address energy and electrification deficit, especially given the socioeconomic development of the country,” she said.

    Highlighting the importance of improving energy efficiency, Stefanowicz said, “We focus on renewable energy primarily here in the state, and we have had some achievements in terms of solar power and additional capacities. Now, we are looking at the hydro sector in Kano State.

    “There is great work to be done in energy efficiency in reducing the cost for manufacturers and businesses, reducing greenhouse emissions, and improving the environment.

    “Saving and improving energy efficiency is as important as working to install new energy capacities. This is what the Nigeria Energy Support Programme has been doing for years now.”

    In his welcome address, the Kano State Commissioner for Investment, Commerce, Industry and Cooperative, Shehu Sagagi, said, “This initiative cannot come at a better time.

    “Energy efficiency has always been a problem for Small and Medium Enterprises. Most of them complain that they are being charged for energy they don’t use.

    “Therefore, I thank the EU and the German Cooperation for this initiative.”

    He said Kano currently needed about 1,000MW of electricity, adding that what the government could provide was far below.

    Assuring the EU of the state’s willingness to collaborate, Sagagi said, “We are going to work with the EU and provide all assistance and collaborations needed.

    “We want everyone to come and contribute to our economic growth. Solving the electricity problem will solve the problem of unemployment.

    “Most of our youths are not only unemployed but unemployable. This initiative is therefore timely to help them acquire skills,” he said.

    The GIZ’s Country Director for Nigeria and ECOWAS, Markus Wagner, who was represented by the Implementation Manager, GIZ, Joshua Yari, said: “Germany has long recognised the importance of energy efficiency in enhancing the economic competitiveness of industries in the global market.

    “These efforts align perfectly with Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan, which among other things aims at doubling the rate of improvement in energy efficiency by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2060.”

    The Director General, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Olusola Obadimu, added, “The launch of the Energy Efficiency Network is both timely and strategic.

    “As the voice of Nigerian business, NACCIMA recognises that energy efficiency is not merely a technical consideration, but a developmental imperative, a cornerstone for enhancing industrial productivity, reducing energy costs, combating climate change, and promoting green economic growth.

    “Our industries, particularly Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, remain heavily burdened by energy-related constraints, from rising utility costs to unstable power supply.

    “These inefficiencies stifle output, limit competitiveness, and hinder innovation. The establishment of a structured Energy Efficiency Network provides a real opportunity to reverse this trend by enabling industries to share best practices, access technical know-how, benchmark performance, and co-create context-specific solutions for energy management.”

    The Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, who was represented by the Director of Research and Economic Policy Division, Oluwasegun Ogundipe, described the launch as a bold initiative and laudable step towards promoting a more sustainable, resilient, and energy-smart future for our dear country, Nigeria.

    “Most gratifying is the introduction of the Nigeria Energy Support Programme that has over the years added immense value to the operations of manufacturing concerns in Nigeria, in terms of skills upscale and cost savings through energy efficiency initiatives.

    “Energy is critical to the competitiveness of the manufacturing sector, and the attainment of sustained economic growth,” he said.

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