FG and UNDP Launch 23 Solar Mini-Grids for Nigerians

The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has successfully completed 23 solar mini-grid projects that will provide electricity to 50,000 Nigerians. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the national grid and accelerate off-grid energy deployment in underserved communities across the country.

Joseph Tegbe, the Minister of Power, announced the completion during an official launch event in Abuja, which was part of the Africa Mini Grid Programme's pilot phase. The projects are expected to support 20,000 households, businesses, schools, and healthcare facilities, revitalizing local economies.

Tegbe emphasized the importance of collaboration among government, development partners, and local communities in transforming livelihoods. He noted that renewable energy, particularly solar technology, is now a legitimate source of power generation in Nigeria.

The government, under President Bola Tinubu, remains committed to addressing the country's power challenges, with plans for further phases of the Africa Mini Grid Programme.