Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has moved to strengthen regional power infrastructure by securing a N15 billion investment deal during the Kaduna Electric Franchise Energy Summit in London. At the event, Sani led a delegation that included the governors of Zamfara and Kebbi states, underscoring a push for cross-state collaboration on energy access. The agreement involves an equity investment in ASI Engineering Limited, with Kaduna State acquiring a 5.54% stake in the firm, which in turn holds a share in Kaduna Electric. This translates to an indirect 4.13% ownership in the power distribution company by the state government.
The deal was signed under a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at reforming the power sector and expanding energy infrastructure. Ahmed Maiyaki, Kaduna's Commissioner for Information, stated that the governor's presence at the summit reflects the state's commitment to attracting investment and building strategic partnerships. "Governor Uba Sani's participation reflects Kaduna State's commitment to strategic partnerships and regional collaboration to expand energy access and accelerate development," Maiyaki said. The state government described the investment as a move to ensure long-term energy stability, support industrialisation, and enhance economic opportunities for residents.
Uba Sani is treating Kaduna's power deficit like a business problem, not just a policy one — and that shift in mindset could change how states approach infrastructure. By putting N15 billion directly into ASI Engineering, he's betting that state skin in the game will force better performance from a sector long dependent on federal inertia. If this model works, other states may stop waiting for Abuja and start cutting their own energy deals. But if the investment fails to translate to steady power, it won't matter how many summits he attends.
