- The Kwara State Government has expanded renewable energy infrastructure across public hospitals to improve healthcare delivery.
- The initiative aims to ensure a stable electricity supply and reduce reliance on fuel-powered generators in health facilities.
The Kwara State Government has expanded renewable energy infrastructure in public hospitals to improve healthcare delivery and ensure a stable electricity supply.
The Kwara State Hospitals Management Board disclosed the development in a statement issued in Ilorin. According to the board, the initiative supports the state’s plan to promote climate-friendly healthcare systems. It also aims to improve electricity supply in public medical facilities.
Several hospitals have now joined other institutions already using renewable energy. Authorities installed solar inverter systems to strengthen power capacity and improve service delivery.
Under the intervention, six major hospitals received 30 KVA solar inverter systems. These facilities include General Hospital Share, Specialist Hospital Jebba, General Hospital Erin-Ile and General Hospital Omu-Aran. Others are Children’s Specialist Hospital Ilorin and the Essential Drugs Programme facility.
In addition, seven other health centres received 10 KVA solar inverter systems. The installations aim to support routine and emergency medical services.
The facilities include Cottage Hospital Iponrin, Cottage Hospital Alapa and General Hospital Agbamu. Others are Cottage Hospital Ilemona, General Hospital Oro-Ago, Cottage Hospital Edidi and Cottage Hospital Idofin Odo-Ashe.
The board said the expansion reflects the commitment of AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to improving healthcare services and environmental sustainability.
Officials noted that the administration continues to prioritise healthcare infrastructure upgrades and sustainability programmes. These efforts also aim to expand access to quality medical services for residents.
Abdulraheem Malik, Executive Secretary of the board, said the agency remains focused on building a stronger healthcare system through strategic planning and improved coordination.
He added that deploying renewable energy solutions strengthens resilience in health facilities. It also reduces dependence on fossil fuels and unstable grid supply.
According to the board, the installations will stabilise electricity in hospitals. They will also reduce reliance on diesel generators. In addition, the systems will ensure reliable power for laboratories, maternity wards, vaccine cold chains and emergency units.