Idris D. Muhammed
Executive Vice Chairman
Accomplished power sector executive with over 32 years of progressive leadership in Nigeria’s electricity industry. Began career with NEPA as Senior Manager Treasury and rose to Assistant General Manager Finance before being appointed Managing Director/CEO of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company in 2012. As CEO, successfully expanded power supply across Kaduna, Gusau, Sokoto, and Kebbi states from under 8 hours daily to 14–16 hours, while improving revenue performance beyond that of privatized counterparts. Under his stewardship, Kaduna Disco became the only distribution company to achieve the presidential mandate of uninterrupted electricity supply prior to privatization. Founder of Dell’Amore International Ltd, spearheading renewable energy initiatives including a 100MW solar project in Kaduna, and recognized internationally for attracting foreign investment into Nigeria’s power sector.
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University of Florida Alumnus World Bank Institute
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Nigeria is in dire need of sufficient electricity, and renewable energy sources might just be the option for the nation to achieve reliable power supply. The Federal Ministry of power is part of a group of investors looking to install abundant wind and solar resources in the country to generate clean and sustainable electricity.
Lagos state is benefitting from this initiative with a 30 Megawatts windmill and solar hybrid mini-grid to be constructed in Lekki, Lagos.
LAGOS - ENERGY FUTURE
Lagos Coastal Hybrid Power Project
Nigeria is in dire need of sufficient electricity, and renewable energy sources might just be the option for the nation to achieve reliable power supply. The Federal Ministry of power is part of a group of investors looking to install abundant wind and solar resources in the country to generate clean and sustainable electricity.
Lagos state is benefitting from this initiative with a 30 Megawatts windmill and solar hybrid mini-grid to be constructed in Lekki, Lagos.
THE FORGOTTEN WIND FARM
Katsina Wind Farm Project at Lamba Rimi
Amid frequent electricity blackouts across Nigeria, the abandoned Katsina windmill project could have been a windfall for thousands of citizens. Experts estimate that over 4.4billion naira has been spent on the Katsina wind farm project in the past 20 years. This documentary tells the story of the lost potential for regional electricity generation in Nigeria.
Amid frequent electricity blackouts across Nigeria, the abandoned Katsina windmill project could have been a windfall for thousands of citizens. Experts estimate that over 4.4billion naira has been spent on the Katsina wind farm project in the past 20 years. This documentary tells the story of the lost potential for regional electricity generation in Nigeria.
Get in the room with the decision makers and power brokers
CDI facilitates meetings with the government's power institutions and with key decision-makers. We match investors with power projects and work with the Nigerian government to encourage investment, particularly in renewable energy
CDI at The Africa Energy Forum
Idris Muhammed of Consultancy Dell'Amore discussing the key takeaways from the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2018 in Mauritus, particularly focusing on investment in the continent's power sector.
NTA - Discussions with Industry Experts
CDI Group Executive Vice Chairman discusses diverse alterative energy sources across Nigerian states. Also, offers thoughts on the energy transition agenda of the global community and the unique funding opportunities.