By The North Journals Staff Reporter
In a significant boost to Nigeria’s renewable energy landscape, Alfuttaim Nigeria Limited has signed a grant agreement with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for the deployment of six mini-grid projects across Kano State. The project, with a total installed capacity of 720 kilowatts peak (kWp), is set to provide an estimated 6,852 new electricity connections for homes and businesses in underserved communities.
The initiative is being implemented under the Distributed Access to Renewable Energy Scale-Up (DARES) project, a World Bank-supported program designed to fast-track clean, reliable, and affordable electricity access across Nigeria’s off-grid regions.
Announcing the development, Dr. Nabilah Sani Mohammed, a Co-Founder of Alfuttaim Nigeria Limited, shared that the agreement represents more than just a technical milestone — it underscores a broader commitment to sustainable development and inclusive energy access.
“For Alfuttaim Nigeria Limited, this project marks a significant move toward our broader commitment to sustainable development and energy inclusion across Africa,” she said. “It reflects our strategic focus on delivering scalable, renewable energy solutions that not only power homes and businesses but also catalyze socio-economic growth in the regions we serve.”
The DARES program is part of the federal government’s ongoing efforts to bridge Nigeria’s energy gap, particularly in rural and peri-urban communities that remain disconnected from the national grid. By partnering with private sector developers like Alfuttaim, REA aims to scale up decentralized energy delivery models that are both climate-resilient and economically viable.
Each of the six mini grids in Kano will serve as a localized power hub, supplying clean electricity to residential, commercial, and productive users. The anticipated impact includes enhanced quality of life, new economic opportunities, improved educational outcomes, and strengthened healthcare delivery in the target areas.
The collaboration between Alfuttaim and REA signals growing confidence in Nigeria’s off-grid energy investment ecosystem and aligns with global climate goals to reduce carbon emissions through renewable technologies.
As implementation begins, stakeholders are optimistic that the project will serve as a model for replication in other states, accelerating Nigeria’s transition to a low-carbon, inclusive energy future.
