Katsina Leads In Tackling Climate Change

Katsina State has reinforced its position as a frontrunner in climate action in Nigeria, with Governor Dikko Umar Radda declaring that the state is taking bold and deliberate steps to address the effects of climate change through sustainable investments and green initiatives.

The governor made the remark during the groundbreaking for a proposed Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station by Safe Space Energy Limited, a private-sector firm investing in clean and alternative energy solutions.

Radda said the project aligns perfectly with his administration’s climate-responsive policies, emphasizing that Katsina is committed to reducing carbon emissions, promoting clean energy use, and creating an economy that protects both people and the environment.

“Katsina is leading in addressing the effects of climate change, and we will support any initiative that helps us achieve this objective,” the governor said.

He added that investments such as the CNG stations are essential in driving the state toward a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.

The governor explained that clean energy infrastructure will not only support environmental protection efforts but also boost the state’s economy and provide employment opportunities for young people.

He praised Safe Space Energy Limited for choosing Katsina as its investment destination.

“We appreciate you for bringing this investment into Katsina. It will go a long way in helping our economy and generating employment for our youth,” he said.

Radda also highlighted ongoing government efforts aimed at transforming the state’s transportation sector into an environmentally friendly system.

He noted that his administration has already procured CNG and hybrid buses for public transport and is now moving toward the introduction of electric vehicles for government officials.

Earlier, the group managing director of Safe Space Energy Limited, Al Hassan Nazir Abdullahi, announced that the CNG station will be completed in the first quarter of 2026.

He revealed additional plans to establish a CNG conversion centre and electric vehicle charging points, further strengthening Katsina’s clean energy infrastructure.

According to him, Safe Space Energy’s decision to invest in Katsina was influenced by the state’s highly supportive business environment and its strategic location as a gateway to northern Nigeria.

“We are not here just for investment; we are partners in progress, committed to bringing positive change to Katsina State,” he said.

The company’s chairman, Mohammed Al Hassan, added that Safe Space Energy will prioritize employing indigenes for the operation of the project, ensuring that its benefits directly uplift local communities.