The European Union has announced plans to install solar microgrids with a combined capacity of more than 300 kilowatts to provide reliable electricity to at least 10 primary health centres (PHCs) in Gombe State.
The initiative will also extend support to nearby small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), boosting local economic activities.
The Head of Section, Green and Digital Economy at the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Inga Stefanowicz, disclosed this at the launch of the Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP) in Gombe State. The event also featured the inauguration of a Project Implementation Steering Committee tasked with guiding the deployment and oversight of solar electrification across healthcare facilities in the state.
“In Gombe, we plan to install solar microgrids with a cumulative capacity exceeding 300 kilowatts to power at least 10 primary health centres and support nearby small and medium enterprises,” Stefanowicz said.
She expressed confidence that the initiative would deliver measurable benefits, noting that the partnership would improve healthcare delivery, stimulate economic activity, and strengthen climate resilience.
Stefanowicz further stressed the critical role of reliable electricity in healthcare delivery, pointing out that energy shortages in health facilities significantly hinder access to quality and effective medical services.
