Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has commissioned a 1MW Solar Inter-connected Mini-Grid Project in Talasse, headquarters of Balanga Local Government Area of the State.
The mission, commissioned on Saturday, is predicted to supply dependable, reasonably priced and sustainable electrical energy to over 6,000 households and companies, unlocking new alternatives for financial development, job creation and improved dwelling requirements in the long-neglected neighborhood.
Speaking on the commissioning ceremony in Talasse, Governor Yahaya mentioned the mission, which was flagged off on November 6, 2025, has moved from promise to actuality in lower than a yr.
He famous that lack of electrical energy had for over 17 years constrained financial alternatives for farmers, artisans, merchants and entrepreneurs in Talasse who relied on costly different power sources.
“Electricity is not merely a social amenity; it is a fundamental driver of modern economic development. With this commissioning, small businesses can now operate more productively, artisans can expand, farmers can add value to their produce, and our youths can acquire digital skills,” he mentioned.
Governor Yahaya mentioned the mission aligned with the Federal Government’s electrical energy sector reforms underneath the Electricity Act 2023, signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He mentioned Gombe has keyed into the reform by means of its personal Electricity Law, the institution of the Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Gombe Electricity Company Limited.
He harassed that sustainability will rely on efficient administration and accountable use, urging operators to keep up excessive requirements of transparency and repair supply.
To complement the facility provide, he mentioned the state authorities will present productive-use tools at beneficial costs, together with modular rice milling machines, electrical multi-flour grinding machines and groundnut oil processing machines to spice up agro-processing and create jobs for girls and youths.
The governor introduced that building of 4MW photo voltaic mini-grids will quickly be flagged off in Akko, Dukku, Funakaye and Kaltungo LGAs, “whereas mini-grid initiatives in Filiya and Gelengu have reached 90 % completion.
According to him, a complete of 80 communities throughout the state are focused underneath the agricultural electrification programme.
He counseled President Tinubu, the Minister of Power, Mr Joseph Tegbe; the Rural Electrification Agency led by Engr. Abba Aliyu; the World Bank and technical accomplice, MIDS Dynamic, for his or her assist.
Governor Yahaya additionally thanked conventional rulers and the individuals of Talasse for his or her cooperation, urging them to guard the power in opposition to vandalism, theft and unlawful connections.
He mentioned, “Support the operators by observing the necessary safety guidelines and fulfilling your obligations as responsible consumers. The sustainability of this investment is essential to ensuring that its benefits endure for generations yet unborn.”
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