The Kano State Government has announced a strategic partnership with leading Moroccan companies aimed at attracting over $10 billion in investments over the next five years.
The investments will focus on the renewable energy and solid minerals sectors.
As part of the initiative, the state is set to sign a series of investment Memoranda of Understanding with the Kingdom of Morocco to formalize and strengthen the collaboration.
This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday in Kano by Sunusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, media aide to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Dawakin-Tofa stated that the agreements will center on renewable energy, agriculture, and commerce, aligning with the state government’s strategy to reposition Kano’s economy.
He noted that the development stems from a high-level investment mission to Morocco, led by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
During the visit, the Kano State delegation held strategic meetings with key Moroccan institutions, including the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy, OCP Africa, and the Casablanca Chamber of Commerce.
According to Dawakin-Tofa, the agreements will also explore areas such as investor identification, financing models, and advanced technologies for energy storage and efficient distribution, particularly for industrial use in Kano.
“This partnership is expected to boost the state’s economy and contribute to the projection of attracting up to $10 billion in investments over the next five years, in line with the state’s strategic investment plan,” he added.
He noted that the Casablanca Chamber of Commerce, one of Africa’s leading private sector platforms, expressed its readiness to partner with Kano State in the development of renewable energy and solid minerals.
Dawakin-Tofa said the delegation also met with OCP Africa, one of the world’s largest fertiliser producers.
“OCP welcomed the partnership, proposing new agricultural development projects that include fertiliser blending plants, advanced supply chain systems, and support for smallholder farmers through modern farming technologies,” he said.
He added that the visit marked a significant milestone in the state’s drive to secure global partnerships aimed at accelerating industrial growth, clean energy transition, and sustainable agricultural development.
According to Dawakin-Tofa, a key outcome of the visit was a proposed partnership with MASEN, which includes technical collaboration to support Kano’s shift toward clean energy.
