The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched a clean energy empowerment programme in Kano State, targeting over 2,000 households with solar power systems and clean cookstoves.
The initiative, which was flagged off on Tuesday at Fabs Event Centre, is part of NASENI’s Sustainable Empowerment Programme aimed at expanding access to reliable and environmentally friendly energy, particularly in rural and semi-urban communities.
Beneficiaries received clean cookstoves and home solar solutions designed to reduce dependence on traditional fuels, lower carbon emissions, and improve living conditions at the household level.
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, described the initiative as a practical expression of the Federal Government’s economic agenda.
“The NASENI Sustainable Empowerment Programme is a practical demonstration of how Nigeria’s industrial, trade, and investment agenda is being translated into real outcomes for citizens,” she said.
She linked the programme to the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting its focus on industrialisation, job creation, and inclusive economic growth. She also highlighted Kano’s historical role as a commercial and manufacturing hub in West Africa.
In his remarks, NASENI Executive Vice Chairman, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, said the programme aligns with the agency’s Zero Carbon Project.
“These are Nigerian-made solutions, built for Nigerian realities,” he said. “The ZeCo Project focuses on reducing carbon emissions, protecting the environment, and promoting cleaner and safer energy.”
He urged beneficiaries to make proper use of the items distributed, noting that the initiative goes beyond support to improving livelihoods and productivity.
“What you are receiving is not just support. It is part of a larger national effort to build a cleaner and healthier Nigeria. It is about improving your quality of life and helping you do more, earn more, and live better,” he added.
Goodwill messages were also delivered by representatives of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer, and the African Continental Free Trade Area office, who commended NASENI for promoting local innovation and expanding access to sustainable energy solutions.
