NASENI empowers 2,000 Kano households

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has initiated its Sustainable Empowerment Programme in Kano State, a significant move that will benefit over 2,000 households with clean and reliable energy solutions. This program directly addresses the impacts of climate change while simultaneously fostering economic growth and improving the quality of life for its beneficiaries.

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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.

Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, highlighted the program's alignment with the current administration's commitment to industrialization, job creation, and inclusive economic growth. She emphasized Kano's historical significance as a major commercial and manufacturing hub in West Africa, making it a fitting location for an initiative that translates national agendas into tangible outcomes for citizens. The program's focus on clean energy solutions like cookstoves and solar systems directly contributes to a healthier environment and provides sustainable power for homes and businesses.

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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 about 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.

Khalil Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman of NASENI, articulated the program's dual purpose: empowerment and dignity. He stressed that the tools provided are not merely aid but part of a national effort to build a cleaner, healthier Nigeria. For the beneficiaries, these tools represent an opportunity to improve their living conditions, enhance their productivity, and ultimately, secure a better future for their families. The emphasis is on responsible use and care of these resources to maximize their long-term benefits.

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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.