FG Boosts FULafia Infrastructure With 1.6MW Solar Project

The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) has commissioned a 1.6-megawatt (MW) captive solar hybrid power project aimed at improving electricity supply and strengthening its academic and research activities.

The project, executed under Phase III of the Federal Government's Energising Education Programme (EEP), was commissioned by the Minister of Power, Mr Joseph Tegbe, at the University's Permanent Site Campus.

Speaking at the ceremony, Tegbe thanked President Bola Tinubu for prioritising energy as a key driver of national development.

He also commended Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, for supporting renewable energy initiatives.

He said the project marked a significant milestone in FULafia's infrastructural development, adding that the Federal Government remained committed to addressing the country's electricity challenges.

Governor Sule congratulated the University, describing the intervention as an important step towards improving its learning and research environment.

He praised the minister of power for facilitating the project.

In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of FULafia, Prof. Mohammed Isa Kida, said reliable electricity was essential for quality teaching, digital learning, laboratory operations and research.

He thanked the president, minister and development partners for making the project possible.

The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Abubakar Aliyu, in his speech, congratulated the University, describing electricity access as critical to human capital development and national growth.

Representatives of Sungrow Power Supply Co. Ltd. and International Consolidated Contractors attended the commissioning.