Federal Government Approves Solar Systems to Power Eight Universities

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of solar hybrid power systems to power eight universities and one teaching hospital.

This project falls under Phase IV of the Energising Education Programme (EEP) to be implemented and executed by the Rural Electricification Agency (REA), Nigeria. The universities include Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN); Federal University, Wukari; Federal University, Dutse; University of Benin (UniBen); University of Ibadan (UI); Obafemi Awolowo University; and University of Lagos (UniLag).

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, emphasised that powering these institutions with clean energy will significantly lower energy costs, reduce reliance on diesel generators and provide a clean, stable source of power to support learning, research and healthcare delivery. “The absence of reliable power in most institutions has grown into a crisis. This initiative will bring relief to educational and medical institutions and improve the quality of education and healthcare delivery,” said Adelabu.