Brand News: Governor Shettima, General Electric International Signs 5 Years MOU

On Monday 29th November 2016, Governor Shettima of Borno State on behalf of The Northern States Governors  and General Electric International, signed a memoranda of understanding for the supply of 5 solar plants, aimed at generating 500 megawatts of electricity in some parts of Northern Nigeria.

Based on the MOU, the 5 solar plants will be located in Borno, Kebbi, Nasarawa, Niger and Taraba state respectively, with each of the plants expected to generate 100 megawatts of electricity, totalling 500 megawatts across the five states.

This initiative is to stimulate economic activities and social services in the affected states, through boosting agricultural food processing,small scale business in addition to supplying electricity to schools and hospitals.