August 1, 2025
The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved N68.7 billion to actualize a broader N200 billion solar electrification plan secured by the Ministry of Power, aimed at boosting energy access in critical sectors such as health, education, and agriculture.
The initiative is for key electricity projects for federal universities, teaching hospitals, and rural agricultural centres across the country.
The project comes in phases and the l N68.7 billion approved by FEC, represented the first phase of the ministry’s funding pipeline, targeting the engineering, procurement, and construction of solar mini grids under the Energising Education Programme.
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced the approval after the FEC meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the State House, on Thursday in Abuja.
Adelabu, said “The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N68.7 billion for key electricity projects in universities and teaching hospitals across Nigeria. He noted that the projects reflected the government’s resolve to ensure a steady electricity supply in vital sectors like health and education,”
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The Power Ministry secured over N200 billion for solar mini grids to power eight universities, a teaching hospital, and rural farm clusters. This includes approved contracts for engineering, procurement, and construction under the Energizing Education Programme aimed at easing energy costs and ensuring stable electricity for our schools and hospitals.
The programme which is funded through the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Initiative is managed by the Rural Electrification Agency.
According to the minister, the intervention is designed to address the chronic electricity challenges higher education institutions and teaching hospitals across the country are confronted with.
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Some of the Institutions listed to benefit from this phase of the EEP include the University of Lagos, Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, University of Nigeria in Nsukka, University of Calabar, University of Ibadan and its teaching arm, the University College Hospital, as well as the Federal University in Wukari, Taraba State.
Adelabu, who cited previously completed solar installations at the University of Abuja, Nigerian Defence Academy, and Usmanu Danfodiyo University as indicators of feasibility and impact, stated that the projects are expected to be completed within seven to nine months.
