- The federal government commits to providing reliable and affordable energy to educational institutions, highlighted by a new solar car park at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
- The government plans to collaborate with the private sector to raise part of the $10 billion needed to address Nigeria’s chronic power supply challenges over the next 5-10 years.
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to educational institutions across Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration of a 240kW Solar Car Park at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu emphasised the crucial role of energy in driving development, particularly in sectors such as education, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Adelabu highlighted that effective learning and research in educational institutions cannot thrive without access to clean and affordable energy. He made these remarks during the handover of the N900 million solar facility, which Azura Power West Africa Limited donated as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The solar car park is expected to improve the electricity supply to the Faculty of Engineering at UNN, providing a reliable, clean power source for academic activities.
The Minister commended Azura Power for its contribution and stressed the importance of public support for government efforts to promote sustainable and accessible energy solutions essential for a healthy and productive society.
In a related development, the Federal Government has outlined plans to collaborate with the private sector to raise part of the $10 billion needed to ensure a consistent and reliable power supply across the country. This initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to address Nigeria’s longstanding power sector challenges. The plan is expected to unfold over the next five to ten years.
This issue was a key topic during a recent meeting between the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh, Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC).
According to a statement from the Acting Head of Media and Publicity, Ifeanyi Nwoko, both officials agreed that the complexity of funding and technical requirements for advancing Nigeria’s power sector necessitates private sector participation through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). These partnerships will help provide the necessary financing and technical expertise to improve Nigeria’s power infrastructure and ensure the sustainability of energy supply nationwide.