Tinubu Launches 500,000 Solar Lights Initiative for South-East

President Bola Tinubu has approved the distribution of 500,000 solar-powered lights to rural households across the South-East, as announced by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu. This announcement was made during the flag-off of the Renewed Hope Light-Up initiative in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State.

At the event, 26 transformers and 10,000 solar-powered lights and fans were distributed to communities. Kalu stated that 42,000 households in the constituency are set to benefit from the program, with the first batch of 10,000 solar-powered lights and fans expected to arrive within two weeks.

The initiative began with a pilot scheme that provided 1,000 units to selected beneficiaries, which have been confirmed to be functioning. Kalu emphasized that this program aims to extend the benefits of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda to rural communities, particularly those affected by unreliable electricity supply.

Emmanuel Ndubuisi, the lawmaker representing Bende South Constituency, welcomed the initiative, noting that some communities have been without electricity for about two years due to transformer failures.