Gov. Namadi swears-In Pioneer Commissioner of Renewable Energy
By Mohammed Suleiman, Dutse
A new Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy has been announced in Jigawa state with the swearing-in of Dr. Suraj Musa as its pioneer Commissioner, by Governor Umar Namadi Danmodi.
The ceremony, which was held at the Council Chamber of the state’s Government House in Dutse, marked a significant milestone in the state’s commitment to sustainable energy and infrastructural development.
” Governor Namadi urged the newly Commissioner to work round the clock to ensure the successful take-off and success of the newly ministry.” While making his remarks at the ceremony, Governor highlighted the significance of the new ministry as to oversee the integration of various departments previously under other ministries, notably the ministries of works and environment.
“Today we are making history; we have just sworn in Dr. Siraja Musa as a member of the State Executive Council. Dr. Musa is not new to this government; he has been my technical adviser on power and renewable energy for the past year.
Namadi acknowledged the challenges ahead, emphasizing the complexity of establishing a new ministry. “Setting up a ministry is not an easy task, even though I have no doubt in your capability and capacity. But I am sure you will need to consult more with your colleague commissioners because this is a different ball game, so you are going to play an entirely different role from your former role,” he remarked.
As a commissioner, you will join the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy, where you will collaborate closely with your colleagues. For example, you will take over all of the Ministry of Works’ electrical departments, as well as the Rural Electrification Agency, which is one of the Ministry’s major components. They will all come under your control, so you need to discuss them with the Commissioner of Works. In the same vein, the renewable energy department under the Ministry of Environment will now be under the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy,” Governor Namadi explained.
The governor also announced the creation of a new regulatory body, under the supervision of the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy, to regulate the distribution and transmission of electricity within the state.
“There will be a new regulatory agency established to oversee the distribution and transmission of electricity in Jigawa State, which is going to be one of the biggest agencies. I urge the commissioner to work round the clock to ensure the successful takeoff and success of the new ministry.”
Dr. Siraja Musa expressed his gratitude for the governor’s trust and pledged to work diligently to serve the people of Jigawa State. Dr. Musa, an esteemed academician with a master’s degree in electrical engineering and a PhD in wireless communication and network engineering, has been instrumental in advising the governor on power and renewable energy for the past year.
The establishment of a Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy aligns with the objectives of Governor Namadi’s administration’s 12-point agenda, which goes in tandem with global trends towards sustainability, economic resilience, and technological innovation. It positions the state to effectively address contemporary energy challenges while contributing to global environmental goals and enhancing national socio-economic development.
