UNIMEDTH Ondo Activates 240KW Solar Power System to Improve Hospital Services
The University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH), Ondo State, has successfully activated and tested a 240-kilowatt solar power system to address persistent electricity challenges and improve healthcare delivery.
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University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH), Ondo State, has disclosed that it has recorded a breakthrough in its battle against erratic electricity supply, following the successful activation and test run of a 240-kilowatt solar power installation on its premises.
The project, which has already been connected to several critical units of the hospital, is expected to enormously improve service delivery, reduce dependence on the national grid and generators, and cut operational costs for the health institution.
An inspection visit to the hospital by the state Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. Dr. Johnson Alabi, confirmed that the system was functioning optimally, with the commissioner rating its performance as excellent.
The installation, executed as the first phase of a solar power project, currently serves the theatre unit, Trauma Centre, Laboratory Services Department, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Radiology Department, and Mother and Child Unit, which are the hospital’s most power-dependent sections.
Speaking on the development, Alabi noted that the project reflects the state government’s resolve to provide necessary infrastructure for public health institutions and reduce the burden of unstable power on medical services.
He commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for what he described as exceptional efforts to transform the healthcare sector, adding that subsequent phases of the project would follow to further strengthen service delivery.
The commissioner also praised the hospital management, led by Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Michael Gbala, for its commitment to quality healthcare delivery.
On his part, Prof. Gbala described the solar installation as a major breakthrough in addressing the hospital’s electricity challenges, stressing that reliable power supply is indispensable for effective medical services, particularly in critical care areas.
He confirmed that the 240KW solar system was successfully tested and had been connected to several essential units, adding that the intervention would boost the hospital’s capacity to provide quality and affordable healthcare to the people of Ondo State.
The CMD expressed gratitude to Aiyedatiwa for his continued support, describing the installation as a good starting point while hoping for additional intervention.
He noted that the improvement would motivate staff to remain committed to their duties and humanitarian services.
