13/02/2026
AJIWA DAM: The Special Adviser to the Governor Dr Hafiz Ibrahim and the General Manager of Katsina State Rural Electrification Board GM Abubakar Abdullahi Matazu under Governor Dikko Raɗɗa Driving Katsina’s Energy Revolution with 3MW Hydropower system at Ajiwa Dam*
*By Khaleed Yazeed*
Katsina’s energy destiny is being reborn once again at Ajiwa Dam, following the takeover of the Lambar Rimi Power Energy Project from the Federal Government. After the success of the Danja Dam project, the state government has achieved yet another milestone where ambition meets ex*****on, and vision meets engineering mastery Teem , the transformative team of the Katsina State Rural Electrification Board (REB), and the Department of Power and Energy unveiled the Architectural Rendering of the 3 Megawatt Hydropower (PSH) Project to Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Raɗɗa at the project site. This was far more than a presentation, it was a historic moment, a turning point signaling that Katsina is no longer waiting for energy miracles from others; it is creating its own future. Under their unparalleled leadership, REB & DP are setting a new standard for technical precision, visionary planning, and impactful ex*****on, proving that Katsina’s energy revolution is unstoppable.
The 3MW Ajiwa PSH project is not just electricity, it is empowerment. Where Water flows through turbines to produce clean, renewable energy, and during low-demand periods, it is pumped back into the reservoir for reuse. This ensures round-the-clock, reliable, and sustainable power for homes, schools, hospitals, businesses, and farms. Ajiwa transforms the very idea of power, from a scarce resource into a constant driver of progress. Communities will no longer rely on unreliable grid supply or costly generators; Katsina is boldly claiming its energy independence.
Ajiwa is more than a dam; it is a launchpad for transformation. Under the strategic guidance of Dr Hafiz Ibrahim S A power / energy and the great GM Abubakar Abdullahi Matazu as the general manager of REB, the project will fuel irrigation for farmers, stabilize energy for local industries, and ignite youth entrepreneurship. Hospitals will function without blackout interruptions. Schools will thrive under uninterrupted lighting. Communities will flourish. Every drop of water flowing through Ajiwa will become a unit of progress, prosperity, and opportunity. This is leadership in action, where governance, engineering, and foresight converge.
What makes Ajiwa revolutionary is its Pumped Storage Hydropower design, a game-changer in Northern Nigeria. Unlike conventional hydropower, it stores water to generate electricity repeatedly, providing flexibility for peak-demand periods and bridging energy gaps. This is modern energy engineering at its finest, demonstrating that Katsina is no longer a bystander in the race for sustainable power. It is a leader, innovator, and pioneer, all under the guidance of GM Abubakar Matazu and Dr Hafiz Ibrahim.
While Ajiwa is the crown jewel, it forms part of a larger vision of decentralized, renewable energy. Mini-hydropower at Danja Dam and strategic upgrades a Zobe Dam complement the project, creating a network of resilience. Yet Ajiwa stands unrivaled, a 3MW powerhouse of energy generation and storage, proving that REB under GM Matazu, Dr Hafiz Ibrahim and Governor Dikko Raɗɗa’s visionary leadership, are delivering projects, not promises. This is a revolution engineered in real time, transforming Katsina’s energy landscape forever.
The moment at Ajiwa was not just a site inspection, it was a statement of authority and intent. Governor Dikko Raɗɗa, Dr Hafiz Ibrahim and GM Abubakar Matazu are declaring that Katsina will never again rely on external electricity sources. Through REB’s meticulous planning, technical expertise, and ex*****on, the state is taking full command of its energy resources. The Ajiwa Dam, which once merely held water, is now poised to store, generate, and deliver the state’s energy future, lighting the path for industrial growth, innovation, and prosperity.
The impact of Ajiwa will ripple far beyond electricity. Communities will experience enhanced security through street lighting, hospitals will operate uninterrupted, and technology-driven enterprises will emerge. By providing consistent, reliable energy, Ajiwa is redefining development, making Katsina a shining model for renewable energy-led progress in Northern Nigeria.
With the Ajiwa PSH project, Governor Dikko Raɗɗa have set a historic precedent, a bold declaration that Katsina will shape its destiny, fuel its growth, and redefine what leadership and innovation mean in energy development. The 3MW Pumped Storage Hydropower at Ajiwa is not just infrastructure; it is a promise fulfilled, a beacon of progress, and a powerful statement that Katsina’s energy revolution is here, and it will not be stopped.
