The <a href="http://www.energy.gov.ng">Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN)</a> has officially launched the Renewed Hope Solarization Project, a major initiative aimed at expanding clean energy access to Nigeria’s educational and healthcare institutions.
During a press briefing in Abuja, Dr. <span data-sc-index="0" data-sc-class="spelling">Mustapha</span> Abdullahi, Director General and CEO of the ECN, announced that the project will supply 2 megawatts of renewable energy to each of the 37 federal universities spread across Nigeria’s 36 states and the <a href="http://www.fcta.gov.ng">Federal Capital Territory (<span data-sc-index="1" data-sc-class="spelling">FCT</span>)</a>. Much like a steady heartbeat powering the nation’s educational core, this energy boost is expected to ensure a stable and sustainable power supply for academic institutions, contributing to Nigeria’s broader energy resilience goals.
Further extending its reach, the government will also install 2-megawatt solar hybrid systems in each of the 37 tertiary hospitals nationwide. This step is envisioned to enhance healthcare delivery by providing hospitals with reliable, eco-friendly electricity — a critical improvement much like reinforcing the backbone of the healthcare system.
Addressing concerns about the ₦10 billion approval for the solar electrification of the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://statehouse.gov.ng/team/bola-ahmed-tinubu/&ved=2ahUKEwjAj4KY-_qMAxWeW0EAHUzDIl4QFnoECHgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2C96lm2SQPHFvsewV-v4dc">Presidential Villa</a>, Dr. Abdullahi emphasized that the investment aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of national energy prosperity. He reassured the public that the project is part of a larger strategy to stabilize the country’s electricity supply, implement nationwide prepaid metering, and drive Nigeria toward achieving its sustainable development objectives.
