Lagos, Chinese firm sign MoU on solar power for LASU, LASUED, others

Lagos State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Chinese company to deploy solar power systems across key educational institutions, aiming to generate 50 megawatts (MW) of solar power.

The agreement was unveiled by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the Africa-China Cooperation Summit (#FOCAC2024) in Beijing, with President Bola Tinubu present.

The initiative, which aims to generate 50 megawatts (MW) of solar power, will target Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Lagos State University of Education, and Lagos State College of Medicine.

Governor Sanwo-Olu stated that the project will reduce the institutions’ dependence on grid electricity and fossil fuels, contributing significantly to environmental sustainability.

“This project will reduce our institutions’ dependence on grid electricity and fossil fuels, contributing significantly to environmental sustainability,” said Governor Sanwo-Olu.

President Tinubu praised the MoU as a critical step in Nigeria’s energy transition, emphasising the importance of international partnerships in advancing the country’s renewable energy goals.

“The development aligns with Lagos State’s vision of becoming a leader in renewable energy and reducing its carbon footprint,” said President Tinubu.