The Kano State Government has revealed plans to attract over $10 billion in investments from Morocco over the next five years, focusing on renewable energy and solid minerals development. The announcement follows a high-level trade and investment mission to the North African country, led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
In a statement released on Sunday in Kano, Sunusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, spokesperson for the Governor, confirmed that a number of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) are set to be signed between Kano and prominent Moroccan institutions. These agreements will span sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture, and commerce, forming part of the state’s broader economic revitalisation strategy.
The visit to Morocco included strategic meetings with influential organisations including the Moroccan Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN), OCP Africa, and the Casablanca Chamber of Commerce.
Dawakin-Tofa stated that the forthcoming agreements will cover vital areas such as investment sourcing, innovative financing models, and the deployment of cutting-edge technologies for energy storage and distribution, particularly to serve Kano’s growing industrial base.
He noted that the Casablanca Chamber of Commerce, regarded as one of Africa’s foremost private sector institutions, expressed keen interest in collaborating with Kano on renewable energy and solid minerals.
“This partnership is expected to boost the state’s economy and contribute to the projection of attracting up to $10 billion in investments over the next five years, in line with the state’s strategic investment plan,” he said.
The delegation also engaged with OCP Africa, a global leader in fertiliser production. According to Dawakin-Tofa, OCP proposed initiatives that include the establishment of fertiliser blending plants, modernised agricultural supply chains, and support programmes for smallholder farmers using advanced technology.
He described the visit as a major achievement for Kano, positioning the state to accelerate industrial growth, transition to clean energy, and achieve sustainable development in agriculture.
A notable outcome of the trip was the initiation of a partnership with MASEN. Dawakin-Tofa said the agency, which operates one of Africa’s largest solar facilities in Ouarzazate with a 500-megawatt capacity, has committed to sharing expertise and providing technical backing for Kano’s renewable energy ambitions.
He confirmed that MASEN would support the state’s Light-Up Kano Initiative, which targets the generation of 2,000 megawatts of solar power within the next five years.