{
  "id": 7795674,
  "title": "Electricity: Tegbe reacts as FG completes 3MW mini-grid solar energy at UniAbuja",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/electricity-tegbe-reacts-as-fg-completes-3mw-mini-grid-solar-energy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T13:45:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/16/electricity-tegbe-reacts-as-fg-completes-3mw-mini-grid-solar-energy-at-uniabuja/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has commended the Federal Government's recent completion and inauguration of a three-megawatt mini-grid solar energy project at Yakubu Gowon University, previously known as the University of Abuja. Tegbe stated that the solar-powered initiative would benefit 58,726 students at the university campus. This development is crucial, as it will enhance research activities, decrease dependence on diesel generators, and relieve pressure on institutional budgets, according to Tegbe.\n\nTegbe emphasized that infrastructure and human capability are interconnected, a key aspect of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. Under his leadership, the government is investing in electricity to boost services and productive activities, enhancing citizens' lives. Tegbe emphasized that this consistent investment demonstrates the administration's unwavering commitment to its priorities.\n\nAbba Aliyu, the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, elaborated on the true value of the project, stating that it transcends mere megawatts. Instead, the initiative's worth lies in the creation of functional laboratories, reduction of budgetary pressures, and the provision of safer learning environments for students. Aliyu's remarks underscored the importance of long-term planning when investing in infrastructure.\n\nThe Vice-Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, Prof. Akinwunmi Babatunde Fawehinmi, highlighted the necessity of reliable electricity for effective teaching, research, and creating a conducive learning environment. Without a stable power supply, the university would struggle to fulfill its educational mission.\n\nThe mini-grid solar energy project is a part of the Federal Government's Energising Education Programme (EEP). The EEP aims to enhance the educational sector through sustainable energy solutions.",
  "summary": "The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has reacted to the Federal Government’s completion and commissioning of a three-megawatt mini-grid project at Yakubu Gowon University, formerly known as the University of Abuja, on Wednesday. In his remarks, Tegbe said the solar energy initiative would benefit 58,726 students at the UniAbuja campus. According to him, the electrification initiative […]…",
  "key_points": [
    "Minister Joseph Tegbe commends 3MW mini-grid solar project at UniAbuja",
    "Initiative benefits 58,726 students and enhances research activities",
    "Project part of Federal Government's Energising Education Programme"
  ],
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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."
}