Kaduna Electric recently signed significant agreements with India-based Akanksha Power and Infrastructure Ltd to strengthen its infrastructure and services.
The chairman of Kaduna Electric’s Board of Directors, Aminu Abubakar Suleiman, led a four-member delegation to India to sign multiple agreements aimed at enhancing power supply and fostering industrial cooperation.
A key highlight was the signing of a five-year maintenance and supply agreement with Akanksha Power and Infrastructure Ltd valued between $10–15 million, the agreement was signed by Chairman Aminu Abubakar Suleiman on behalf of Kaduna Electric, and RN Bastia, chairman of Akanksha Power, along with Bipin Mohapatra, managing director.
In addition, Kaduna Electric formalised a partnership with Vigyan Labs through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop critical data centre infrastructure, marking an expansion into advanced digital support systems
To further strengthen industrial ties, Kaduna Electric also signed an industrial cooperation agreement with the Ambad Industries & Manufacturers’ Association (AIMA), represented by its President, Lalit Boob. This agreement aims to create new opportunities for electrical equipment manufacturers in Nashik to meet Nigeria’s growing demand for electric infrastructure.
Kaduna Electric’s chairman also announced that Akanksha Power and Infrastructure Ltd has been awarded the contract to set up a 5MW solar power plant in Nigeria, underscoring Kaduna Electric’s commitment to renewable energy initiatives.
These strategic collaborations are expected to boost Kaduna Electric’s operations and open new avenues for technology and knowledge exchange between Nigeria and India.
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