NASENI Delivers Clean Energy Solutions To 2,000 Kano Homes

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched its Sustainable Empowerment Programme in Kano State with over 2000 households benefiting from the Agency’s clean and reliable energy solutions aimed at reducing the impact of climate change.

The agency in a statement said the empowerment programme held at Fabs Event Centre, Kano on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, saw thousands of men and women smiling home with NASENI Clean Cookstove, Home Solar Solutions and other tools which will enhance access to clean and reliable energy solutions for households in rural and semi-urban communities.

Flagging-off the event, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, described the NASENI Sustainable Empowerment Programme as a practical demonstration of how Nigeria’s industrial, trade, and investment agenda is being translated into real outcomes for citizens.

While commending NASENI leadership for this initiative that celebrates excellence in Nigerian enterprise, industrial productivity, and the practical realization of Nigeria First policy, she said the initiative directly supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly its priorities around industrialization, job creation, local productivity, and inclusive economic growth.

She said, “Kano’s selection as host for this programme is particularly significant. Historically, Kano has been one of West Africa’s major commercial and manufacturing hubs, with deep strengths in trade, textiles, agro-processing, and enterprise.”

In his welcome remarks, executive vice chairman of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, said the initiative empowers households with clean Cookstoves that reduce smoke and save fuel, Solar Home Systems that provide reliable electricity, and practical solutions for their homes and businesses.

“What you are receiving today is not just support; it is part of a larger national effort to build a cleaner and healthier Nigeria. This programme is not just empowerment. It is about dignity. It is about improving your quality of life.

“It is about giving you tools to do more, earn more, and live better. To our beneficiaries: Use these tools wisely. Take care of them. Let them improve your homes and your businesses. Let them support your families and your future,” Halilu added.

Good will messages were also presented by chairman, Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer (PICTT), Dr. Mohammed Dahiru; the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Chris Osa Isokpunwu; National Coordinator, African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), Mrs Patience Okala and Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Salisu Mustapha who represented Head of Service of Kano State Government.