Ogun partners two leading RESCOs to generate 1,100MW solar power

Ogun State Government and two leading renewable energy service companies (RESCOs) have entered into a landmark partnership agreement to generate around 1,100 MW of solar power in the state to strengthen its industrial base.

According to a statement released by Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, the partnership was secured through a forum convened under Federal Ministry of Power and co-organized with the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE).

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Notably, the forum is expected to be Nigeria’s premier platform to shape the future of renewable energy, and attraction to other global leaders, investors and policy maker.

The statement reads; “These partnerships will ultimately spotlight Ogun state as a leader in innovation, industrial readiness and inclusive growth, while affirming our state’s commitment to economic diversification and environmental sustainability.

“This is in tandem with our vision to attract investments that drive robust economic base, create jobs, and ensure that our State remains a model of innovation and sustainability.

“By expanding local capacity for clean energy production, we are reducing dependence on imports and laying a foundation for inclusive industrial growth”, the statement added.