- Yobe State secured a $5m grant from the World Bank to install rooftop solar PV systems in six health and education institutions to improve service delivery.
- The project, implemented with the Rural Electrification Agency, will provide reliable, clean power, cut diesel use, and reduce operating costs.
The Yobe State Government has secured a $5 million grant from the World Bank to install rooftop Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems in critical health and educational institutions across the state. The Ministry of Transport and Energy confirmed that the project will improve service delivery by addressing persistent electricity challenges in healthcare and academic facilities.
Meanwhile, the project will cover four major healthcare facilities: Specialist Hospital Potiskum, Specialist Hospital Geidam, Specialist Hospital Buni Yadi, and General Hospital Nguru. It will also support two educational institutions: Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua, and Yobe State University, Damaturu.
Furthermore, Yobe State Government is implementing the initiative in partnership with the World Bank and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), under the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni. This collaboration aims to expand access to sustainable energy in critical sectors.
The government will install solar PV systems to provide clean, reliable, and cost-effective electricity. These systems will ensure uninterrupted services, reduce dependence on diesel generators, and lower operational costs across the selected institutions.
In addition, the project team has already completed a feasibility study and energy needs assessment. The results confirmed that most facilities can support rooftop installations, while some locations will use ground-mounted systems where necessary.
The Ministry of Transport and Energy has submitted the detailed project document to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the REA, Engr. Abba Aliyu. The submission enables immediate review and implementation of the project.