Nasarawa village, where residents enjoy 24-hour electricity

Nasarawa village, situated in Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, is among a select few rural communities that have access to 24-hour electricity. Predominantly inhabited by farmers and fishermen, the village is situated at the boundary between Plateau and Nasarawa states, separated by a river. The community's electricity is not sourced from the national grid, but rather from an independent source provided by an Indian company.

The company has built solar-hybrid mini-grids with battery storage as the central supply point, serving as the major source of electricity distribution to households and businesses. The residents pay for the electricity on a monthly basis. The availability of steady electricity has significantly transformed the socioeconomic life of the community, enabling artisans to work late into the night and cold room operators preserving their goods without spoilage.

Alhaji Dauda Yakubu, the village head, attributes the establishment of the mini-grid to the intervention of the former Emir of Lafia, Isa Mustapha Agwai, who directed the company to initiate operations. Despite the initial support from the government and the company, additional contributions were necessary to address unforeseen issues.

The community's welder, Idris Dauda, and barbing salon owner, Aziz Yusuf, have both expressed relief from the solar power supply, noting the reduction in operational costs and uninterrupted service. However, some residents, such as a local drink vendor, have requested a review of the billing system to ensure consistent power supply.