India and Nigeria on 22 July 2013 signed an agreement in Abuja to
locate sites for solar power plants in Niger state. The agreement will
provide additional energy for Nigeria's national grid. It would be the
first of a series of power plant deals. The agreement was signed between
the secretary to the Government of India, Sutanu Behuria and Nigeria's
permanent secretary in the Ministry of Power Godknows Igali.
With this agreement in place, Bharat Heavy Electricals (BSE) will
begin preliminary studies for setting up independent solar-powered
plants in selected locations in Niger.
India expressed interest in the provision of funds in various forms for the development of Nigeria's power sector.
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