The senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu
Sani, on Monday inaugurated the distribution of 60
units of electricity transformers to communities in
his senatorial district in Kaduna State.
Mr. Sani, who is also the Senate Committee
Chairman, Foreign Loans/ Debts, also announced the
distribution of 250 solar panels to over 100
communities.
Speaking at the presentation in Kaduna, Mr. Sani
said he believed power should be accessible and
affordable to the poor as it is to the rich.
“I am committed to facilitating the provision of
power to our urban and remote communities in the
district I represent.”
Mr. Sani said the intervention was to empower the
poor by boosting small and medium businesses.
He said the solar panels would be installed in public
facilities including hospitals and worship centres to
facilitate their activities.
According to the Senator, the solar power project is
in line with his vision to promote the use of
alternative energy that are cleaner and safer.
He said that he would use “all legal means to make
sure this is subsidised to the barest minimum, even
in the area of importation of solar panels and other
equipment that cannot be manufactured locally.
“This will support independent investors and
individuals who have interest in the energy source
and further development of Kaduna Central
Senatorial Zone.”
Mr. Sani, however, said “the maintenance of this
infrastructure, when installed, will be the
responsibility of every member of the community.”
(NAN)
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