The project will construct a photovoltaic power plant covering about 200 hectares aimed at strengthening electricity supply across several areas facing limited access to reliable power. Officials noted the plant would support local energy in vulnerable zones experiencing grid instability and supply gaps.

The Niger State government on Tuesday, 27 January announced a collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) on a 100-megawatt solar power project with an estimated budget of $163 million.
The project will construct a photovoltaic power plant covering about 200 hectares aimed at strengthening electricity supply across several areas facing limited access to reliable power. Officials noted the plant would support local energy in vulnerable zones experiencing grid instability and supply gaps.
Commenting on this development, Bologi Ibrahim, the chief press secretary to the governor of Niger State, revealed that the project remains in a preparatory stage of technical feasibility studies as well as environmental and social impact assessments required before any final construction decision.
Background
As Nigeria continues to face structural challenges in electricity access, authorities are seeking to diversify power generation in addressing insufficient supply and persistent regional differences.
According to data by the World Bank, 61.2% of Nigeria’s population had access to electricity in 2023 revealing strong territorial disparities, with significantly lower access rates in rural and peri-urban areas.
Although stakeholders have not announced a construction start date for the project, the Islamic Development Bank, a Saudi Arabia-based multilateral financial institution, has expressed support for the project’s financial and technical structuring.
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