Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Kaduna State, Sadiq Mamman Lagos
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Kaduna State, Sadiq Mamman Lagos, has commended the administration of Governor Uba Sani for the distribution of 600 brand-new transformers and 10,000 solar-powered streetlights, describing the initiative as a multi-billion-naira investment that must be protected.
Mamman Lagos called on local government chairmen and traditional rulers across the 23 local government areas to take proactive steps to safeguard the transformers and solar lights from vandalism and theft.
He stressed that the equipment is brand new and costly, noting that protecting the installations is a collective responsibility of community leaders and residents.
According to him, security agencies in the various local government areas have been directed to ensure that anyone caught vandalising or stealing the transformers and streetlights will be decisively dealt with in accordance with the law.
The commissioner said the electrification initiative would significantly boost economic activities, especially for small and medium-scale enterprises operating in rural and semi-urban communities.
He noted that artisans such as welders, tailors, cold-room operators, ICT hubs and manufacturers would benefit from stable electricity supply, enabling them to operate more efficiently and expand their businesses.
Mamman Lagos added that beyond economic gains, the deployment of 10,000 solar-powered streetlights would enhance security by illuminating dark spots and reducing criminal activities in vulnerable areas.
He reiterated that the project represents Phase One of the distribution of 600 transformers and accessories across the state, alongside the installation of solar streetlights in strategic locations.
Quoting the governor, Mamman Lagos said the central focus of the electrification drive is to strengthen small and medium enterprises and ensure that access to energy is no longer a privilege reserved for a few urban centres but a right for every community.
He further echoed the governor’s position that electricity is not a luxury but the “bloodstream of modern society,” powering hospitals, preserving vaccines, lighting classrooms and driving industries, while warning that without reliable power supply, development would remain stunted and opportunities constrained.
