The Federal Government has earmarked N100 billion for the installation of solar mini-grids in public institutions to reduce energy costs.
Abba Aliyu, Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), disclosed this during an interview on The Morning Brief on Channels Television. He stated that once President Bola Tinubu signs the budget into law, the REA will commence the electrification project to provide reliable, affordable, and eco-friendly power to government facilities.
The initiative, known as the National Public Sector Solarisation Initiative, aims to cut governance costs by replacing diesel-powered generators with solar energy. Beneficiary institutions include the University College Hospital (UCH), University of Lagos, University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Nigeria Nsukka, and Ahmadu Bello University.
Aliyu also highlighted recent REA projects, including solar hybrid mini-grids in seven universities and two teaching hospitals, ensuring 24-hour electricity supply.
