The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has reacted to the Federal Government’s completion and commissioning of a three-megawatt mini-grid project at Yakubu Gowon University, formerly known as the University of Abuja, on Wednesday.
In his remarks, Tegbe said the solar energy initiative would benefit 58,726 students at the UniAbuja campus.
According to him, the electrification initiative at the university would strengthen research, reduce reliance on diesel generators and ease pressure on institutional budgets.
“This connection between infrastructure and human capability is central to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Under his leadership, investment in electricity is being directed towards services and productive activities that improve people’s lives.
“This sustained investment is a testament to this administration’s constancy of purpose,” he stated.
In his remarks, the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu, stated that the true value of the initiative lies not merely in megawatts but in functional laboratories, reduced budgetary pressure and safer learning environments.
“Over the years, the EEP has taught us that when you build, you have to think about what happens five years from now and whether the investment will continue to create value into the future.”
Also speaking, the Vice-Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, Prof. Akinwunmi Babatunde Fawehinmi, emphasised that the institution cannot effectively teach, conduct research or provide a conducive learning environment without reliable electricity.
DAILY POST reports that the initiative is part of the Federal Government’s Energising Education Programme, EEP.
Electricity: Tegbe reacts as FG completes 3MW mini-grid solar energy at UniAbuja