The long-awaited Independent Power Plant (IPP) constructed by the Sokoto State Government has finally been completed, according to the state Commissioner for Energy, Alhaji Sanusi Danfulani.

Danfulani disclosed this on Wednesday while leading journalists on an inspection tour of the facility.

“We have good news. The state government has invested billions of naira in this project. So far, the plant is completed and, according to our technical experts, it is satisfactory,” he said.

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He added that, “Our technical team and the contractor will now reconvene to determine the next line of action.” he said

The commissioner expressed gratitude to Governor Ahmed Aliyu for his support, noting that the governor recently released N1.5 billion for the plant’s rehabilitation and completion.

He also acknowledged the APC leader in the state, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, who initiated the project during his tenure as governor.

Speaking during the visit, the Ministry’s Director of Electrical Services, Engr. Abubakar Shehu, revealed that some components of the plant were test-run last week.

He declined to comment on plans for power evacuation and distribution, stating that such decisions rest with the state government and relevant power authorities.

The 38-megawatt power project was originally awarded in 2008 to U.S.-based Vulcan Capital Energy at an initial cost of N3.8 billion, with a six-month completion target. However, the deadline was repeatedly extended—from 2009 to 2010, then to 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, and eventually 2019.

Daily Trust learned that an additional N1.7 billion was committed to the project in 2020 by the administration of former Governor Aminu Tambuwal, while the present administration injected another N1.5 billion to bring it to completion.