In the agricultural sector, OCP Africa proposed initiatives to enhance Kano’s agro-industrial landscape. These include the establishment of fertiliser blending plants, modern supply chain systems, and the deployment of advanced farming technologies to support smallholder farmers across the state.
Kano, Nigeria – The Kano State Government is set to attract over $10 billion in investments over the next five years, following a strategic partnership with key Moroccan institutions and companies in the renewable energy and solid minerals sectors.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf led a high-powered delegation on a recent investment drive to the Kingdom of Morocco, where a series of investment Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were initiated. The mission focused on repositioning Kano’s economy through robust engagement in renewable energy, agriculture, commerce, and industrial development.
The state’s media aide, Sunusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday. He noted that the visit marked a significant milestone in the administration’s vision for industrial growth, sustainable agriculture, and a clean energy transition.
One of the major highlights of the trip was a proposed partnership with the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN). The collaboration aims to provide technical support and expertise for Kano’s “Light-Up Kano” initiative, which targets the generation of 2,000 megawatts of solar energy within five years. MASEN, which operates one of Africa’s largest solar power plants in Ouarzazate with a 500MW capacity, has pledged to share its technical knowledge and best practices to support the state’s clean energy goals.
The delegation also held talks with the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, the Casablanca Chamber of Commerce, and OCP Africa — one of the world’s largest fertiliser producers. These engagements centred on investor identification, modern financing models, and technology transfer for efficient energy storage and distribution, particularly for industrial use.
The Casablanca Chamber of Commerce expressed its willingness to collaborate on projects in renewable energy and solid minerals development, further reinforcing the economic prospects of the deal. Dawakin-Tofa emphasized that the chamber, a key private sector hub in Africa, would play a critical role in driving the envisioned investments.
In the agricultural sector, OCP Africa proposed initiatives to enhance Kano’s agro-industrial landscape. These include the establishment of fertiliser blending plants, modern supply chain systems, and the deployment of advanced farming technologies to support smallholder farmers across the state.
Dawakin-Tofa described the Moroccan mission as a bold step in securing global partnerships aimed at fast-tracking Kano’s economic transformation. He reiterated that the $10 billion investment target aligns with the state’s strategic development agenda and its commitment to sustainable economic growth.
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