The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) in Nigeria has commissioned a 1.6-megawatt (MW) captive solar hybrid power project to improve electricity supply across its campus and support academic and research activities.
The project was implemented under Phase III of the Federal Government’s Energising Education Programme (EEP). The Minister of Power, Mr Joseph Tegbe, officially commissioned the facility at the university’s Permanent Site Campus.
Speaking at the ceremony, Tegbe appreciated President Bola Tinubu for prioritising the energy sector as a key driver of national development. He also commended Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule for supporting renewable energy initiatives. He described the project as an important milestone in the university’s infrastructure development and reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing electricity challenges across the country.
Governor Sule congratulated the university, noting that the project would help create a better environment for teaching, learning and research. He also appreciated the Minister of Power for facilitating the initiative.
FULafia Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Isa Kida, highlighted the importance of reliable electricity for quality education. He said a stable power supply would support digital learning, laboratory operations, teaching and research activities.
The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Abubakar Aliyu, also congratulated the university. He emphasised that access to electricity plays an important role in human capital development and national economic growth.
Representatives from Sungrow Power Supply Co. Ltd. and International Consolidated Contractors also attended the commissioning ceremony.
The project is expected to strengthen the university’s energy infrastructure and improve electricity reliability for its academic community.
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