Reps Applaud Bagaja’s Interconnected Mini-Grid Project
The House of Representatives’ Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation has commended the Bagaja Renewables 1MWp interconnected solar mini-grid project located in Zawaciki, Kano State.
The committee, led by Chairman Engr. Hamisu Ibrahim Chidari, expressed their approval during a visit to the project site on Wednesday as part of their oversight function. The primary goal of the visit was to assess the progress and impact of private sector-led infrastructure development within the context of Nigeria’s post-privatisation power sector reforms.
Chidari noted that the visit provided an opportunity to observe Bagaja’s state-of-the-art facility, which is designed to enhance distribution efficiency, grid stability, and energy access to underserved communities in the region. He praised the efforts behind the project, calling it a “strategic and innovative approach to power generation and supply.”
He further emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships, stating that Bagaja’s project was an example of how collaboration could address Nigeria’s longstanding electricity challenges.
“This project clearly illustrates the potential of public-private partnerships in addressing Nigeria’s longstanding electricity challenges. We are highly impressed with the level of professionalism, innovation, and commitment displayed by Bagaja,” Chidari remarked.
He also highlighted the importance of increasing stakeholder support for renewable energy initiatives, which play a critical role in decentralizing energy supply and reducing dependence on the national grid.
During the visit, Mr. Sadiq Zakari, Managing Director of Bagaja Renewables, led the committee through the facility, reiterating the company’s commitment to providing clean, consistent, and scalable energy solutions across Nigeria. He stated that the Zawaciki mini-grid was a demonstration of Bagaja’s vision for transforming the country’s energy landscape.
Zakari also shared the company’s ongoing projects, including developments in Kura-Karfi, Kano, which are aimed at powering local businesses and stimulating economic growth, as well as the Kafin Hausa project in Jigawa, which has completed its fencing phase and is progressing steadily toward full deployment.
The visit underscored the value of cooperation between government institutions and private energy providers in advancing Nigeria’s energy security and sustainability goals. The committee’s positive assessment of the Bagaja mini-grid project reaffirms the critical role of renewable energy in addressing the nation’s energy access challenges.
