{
  "id": 15273248,
  "title": "Gov Yahaya Commissions 1MW Solar Mini-Grid in Gombe Community",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/gov-yahaya-commissions-1mw-solar-mini-grid-in-gombe-community",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T19:46:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/gov-yahaya-commissions-solar-mini-grid-in-gombe-community/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, recently unveiled a 1MW Solar Inter-connected Mini-Grid Project in Talasse, Balanga Local Government Area, Gombe State. The initiative aims to deliver reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable electricity to approximately 6,000 households and businesses, fostering economic growth, job creation, and enhanced living standards for the region. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Yahaya emphasized that the project transitioned from a vision to reality within a year and highlighted how the absence of electricity had limited economic prospects for farmers, artisans, traders, and entrepreneurs in Talasse for over 17 years, who previously relied on expensive alternative energy sources. He underscored that electricity is crucial for modern economic development, enabling small businesses to function more efficiently, artisans to expand, farmers to add value to their produce, and youths to acquire digital skills. The project aligns with the Federal Government's electricity sector reforms under the Electricity Act 2023 and Gombe's response includes its own Electricity Law, the creation of the Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission, and the Gombe Electricity Company Limited. The governor assured that sustainability will hinge on effective management and responsible use, calling for operators to uphold transparency and service quality. To bolster power supply, the state government will offer affordable productive-use equipment, such as modular rice milling machines, electric multi-flour grinding machines, and groundnut oil processing machines to stimulate agro-processing and generate jobs for women and youths. Construction of additional 4MW solar mini-grids in Akko, Dukku, Funakaye, and Kaltungo Local Government Areas began, while projects in Filiya and Gelengu were 90 percent complete. Governor Yahaya expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe, the Rural Electrification Agency led by Engr. Abba Aliyu, and the World Bank and technical partner MIDS Dynamic for their contributions. He also thanked the traditional rulers and people of Talasse for their cooperation, urging them to safeguard the facility against vandalism, theft, and unauthorized connections, and to support the operators by adhering to safety guidelines and fulfilling their responsibilities as responsible consumers. The governor emphasized that ensuring the longevity of this investment is vital to securing benefits for future generations.",
  "summary": "Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has commissioned a 1MW Solar Inter-connected Mini-Grid Project in Talasse, headquarters of Balanga Local Government Area of the State. The project, commissioned on Saturday, is expected to provide reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity to over 6,000 households and businesses, unlocking new opportunities for economic growth, job creation and…",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "FG commissions 1MW Solar Mini-Grid, begins construction of 16MW projects in Gombe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/fg-commissions-1mw-solar-mini-grid-begins-construction-of-16mw",
        "published": "2026-10-17T14:50:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}