Yobe, Russian Firm Begin Talks on Gas-Powered Plant for Agro-Industrial Zone
Yobe, Russian Firm Begin Talks on Gas-Powered Plant for Agro-Industrial Zone
Yobe, Russian Firm Begin Talks on Gas-Powered Plant for Agro-Industrial Zone
The Yobe State Government has commenced discussions with Russian investment company, Legion Investment Moscow, on the establishment of gas-powered electricity generation plants to provide reliable and sustainable power for the state’s Agro-Industrial Zone.
A delegation from the Russian company, led by Mr Leonid Khasiev, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Mai Mala Buni on Monday ahead of technical engagements and an inspection of proposed project sites.
The delegation included the company’s Technical Consultant, Mr Rasim Azimov, who said the team was in Yobe for an investment and technical assessment mission.
He said the delegation would inspect the proposed sites, assess technical and investment requirements, and engage relevant authorities on the proposed energy solution for the Agro-Industrial Zone.
The proposed gas-powered plants are expected to provide stable electricity for agro-processing, manufacturing, storage, cold-chain facilities and other businesses planned for the zone.
The initiative forms part of the Yobe State Government’s broader efforts to transform agriculture from predominantly primary production into an integrated value chain covering production, aggregation, processing, storage, logistics and market access.
Governor Buni said the proposed partnership would strengthen the state’s efforts to attract international investors and strategic technical partners to support its development priorities.
He appreciated Legion Investment Moscow for its interest in Yobe State and expressed optimism that the ongoing engagements would contribute to the realisation of the Agro-Industrial Zone while creating opportunities for job creation, value addition, industrial development and increased investment in the agricultural sector.
“Yobe State remains committed to building strategic partnerships that will unlock the economic potential of its agricultural resources and position the state as an attractive destination for agro-industrial investment,” Buni said.
The discussions are expected to continue through technical engagements and further assessment of the proposed project sites.
Yobe, Russian Firm Begin Talks on Gas-Powered Plant for Agro-Industrial Zone
