By Ultimatenewsnigeria
The Minister of State for Power, Mr. Goddy Jedy- Agba has reaffirmed the federal government's commitment towards driving renewable energy in Nigeria.
Mr. Jedy-Agba stated this during the commissioning of the 100-kilowatt peak Solar Hybrid Mini Grid at Eka Awoke, Ikwo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State.
According to the Minister, renewable energy solution is what the country needs to quickly bridge the electricity gap in the nation.
The Minister who described the project as a momentous achievement of the Rural Electrification Agency under the power sector added that the benefiting Community will begin to witness economic growth and development through the ripple effects that electricity access comes with.
"This is in line President Muhammadu Buhari's vision and plans for a Nigeria where electricity is taken for granted irrespective of where you live.
"The Ministry of Power is providing and will continue to provide all necessary support for seamless implementation of all Federal Government policies in the decentralization of the Power sector. I am, therefore, thrilled that our drive has led us to this great event. This truly the beginning of greater accomplishments to come."
In his remarks, Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State assured the Federal Government that the State will do it's best to support the project to ensure greater success and sustainability.
Represented by his Deputy, Dr. Kelechi Igwe, the Governor added that the project will be protected to serve it's objectives in the lives and well-being of the people of Eka Awoke Community in Ebonyi State.
"I want to assure you that we, the people of Ebonyi State, we will do our best to support this project to ensure greater success and sustainability. It's impact is already changing lives. This project has also provided jobs for indigenes of this community and will create more during its expansion."
He commended the Federal Government, the ministry of power and the Rural Electrification Agency for their commitment in providing reliable electricity to underserved and unserved communities in Nigeria.
The Managing Director/CEO, Rural Electrification Agency, REA Engr. Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad, emphasised the Agency’s commitment to electrifying rural communities. He stated “I am delighted to announce that with
the solar hybrid mini-grid being commissioned today, homes, businesses and the entire
community will now have access to clean, safe and sustainable energy. This automatically
enhances productivity and provides jobs in the community.”
The Community Head of Eka Awoke, His Royal Highness Eze Dickland Ogaluagu, expressed
gratitude to the Federal Government and the private sector developer for providing electricity to
their community. “On behalf of my people, I want to thank the Federal Government of Nigeria,
the Governor of our great State, the Managing Director, Board and Management of the Rural
Electrification Agency and the developers for the initiation and successful completion of this
project.”
Cloud Energy Photovoltaic Limited Chief Executive Officer, Theophilus Nweke, stated that “The
installed solar hybrid mini grid power plant, which has a total capacity of 100KW, has 330 high
grade solar panels and 12KM of distribution network cable, which now serves this community
with constant electricity through the 300 buildings successfully connected to the mini grid.”
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