The Kano State Government is targeting over $10 billion in investments from Moroccan companies in renewable energy and solid minerals over the next five years, as part of a sweeping economic revitalization plan led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
A statement released on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, revealed that the state is finalizing a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading Moroccan institutions.
“The partnership is expected to boost the state’s economy and contribute to the projections of attracting up to $10 billion in investments over the next five years,” Dawakin-Tofa said.
The announcement follows a high-level investment mission to Morocco, during which Governor Yusuf and his delegation met with several strategic organizations, including the Moroccan Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN), and OCP Africa — one of the world’s top fertiliser producers.
Dawakin-Tofa emphasized the collaboration’s broad scope, saying, “The agreements will focus on renewable energy, agriculture, and commerce, aligning with the government’s vision to reposition Kano as an economic hub.”
One of the highlights from the trip is a proposed technical collaboration with MASEN, the agency behind the 500-megawatt Ouarzazate solar plant. MASEN pledged to support Kano’s “Light-Up Kano Initiative,” which aims to generate 2,000 megawatts of solar energy within five years.
In addition, the Casablanca Chamber of Commerce expressed readiness to partner with Kano on renewable energy and solid mineral development, further solidifying the state’s ties with key Moroccan stakeholders.
OCP Africa also welcomed the initiative, proposing the establishment of fertiliser blending plants, advanced supply chain systems, and the introduction of modern farming technologies to benefit smallholder farmers in Kano.
“This visit marks a major milestone in the state’s pursuit of global partnerships to fast-track industrial growth, clean energy transition, and sustainable agricultural development,” Dawakin-Tofa added.
The partnerships underscore Kano’s strategic shift towards green energy and industrial innovation, as the state positions itself to attract international capital and expertise for long-term development.
