From Gyang Bere, Jos
Plateau State Governor-elect, Caleb Mutfwang, has commenced moves toward harnessing the energy potentials in Plateau with the hope of revamping the state’s economic opportunities for the prosperity of the citizens.
Mutfwang disclosed this during a strategic engagement with the management of the Energy Commission of Nigeria to attract investments and donor-funded projects into the state to resuscitate collapsing businesses.
At a strategic session with the Director-General of the Commission, Prof. Eli Bala, he emphasised the need to harness Plateau’s energy potentials especially, in the areas of renewable energy, small hydro, solar energy, wind farms, and biomass for economic productivity.
Mutfwang, in a statement in Jos, explained that the gesture would improve the energy demand of Plateau state, increase productivity, and manpower development, strengthen security architecture, and promote sustainable economic growth and development in the state.
According to him, the team reached a consensus on a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with official referrals to country representatives of international partners such as the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), who are expected to Invest hugely in Plateau, through the Global Environment Facility (GEF) domiciled in their organizations.
The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Prof. Eli Bala who expressed delight at the remarkable visit, assured that the Commission would partner with the state to improve its energy for economic growth.