The University of Benin has applauded the Federal Government’s approval of N68.7 billion for the implementation of a solar minigrid electricity project across eight universities in Nigeria.
Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Edoba Omoregie (SAN), described the funding as a decisive step towards enhancing research and learning in higher institutions. The commendation was conveyed in a statement signed by the institution’s Spokesman, Dr Benedicta Ehanire.
Omoregie noted that President Bola Tinubu had fulfilled his pledge to upscale tertiary education through targeted investments in critical infrastructure. He stated that the initiative underscored the President’s commitment to providing stable electricity to public universities, thereby boosting academic output and national development.
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, had announced the approval on July 31 at the end of the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja. The project, tagged Energising Education, marks the fourth phase of the Federal Government’s strategic plan to ensure stable and affordable electricity supply for public tertiary institutions.
Beneficiaries include the University of Benin, University of Lagos, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Federal University Dutse, and Federal University Wukari.
Facilitated through the Rural Electrification Agency, the project is scheduled for completion in under nine months.
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