The Federal University Lafia (FU Lafia) has revealed how the deployment of a 1.6-megawatt solar hybrid mini-grid has reduced its monthly electricity expenditure of ₦30 million.
Speaking on Thursday at the commissioning of the project under the Rural Electrification Agency’s (REA) Energising Education Programme (EEP) in Lafia, Nassarawa State, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Mohammed Isa Kida noted that the institution has enjoyed uninterrupted power supply since the test run began.
He described the intervention as a strategic initiative that will significantly enhance the university’s capacity to fulfill its mandate, impacting over 30,000 students and staff members.
He noted that project is expected to improve digital and technology service delivery while bolstering practical training opportunities in renewable energy.
Professor Kida also praised the inclusion of a training for women in STEM alongside the project, assuring that the university is committed to safeguarding the facilities to maximize their long-term benefits.
He further appealed to the Federal Government to sustain its support for the institution while pledging deeper future collaboration.
