Nigerians must support the Federal Government’s solarization project in order to address the challenges of inadequate power supply in the country, the Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, ECN, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi.
Disclosing this in his goodwill address to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Dr. Abdullahi restated that with the policy drive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to solarize Nigeria, stakeholders in the energy sector across the country need to join the federal government in addressing the challenges of inadequate power supply across the power sector chain.
According to him, the Federal Government, through the Energy Commission of Nigeria ECN, has remained committed to providing Nigerians with a more sustainable power alternative with its solarization project; which will remove over-dependence on the country’s national grid that has over the years, suffered collapses including attacks by criminal minded persons, vandals and insurgents.
He said since attaining its Independence, no other administration in Nigeria has remained as committed as the administration in providing an alternative power supply to its citizenry.
He added:”Transitioning to solar energy is not just about cost-cutting; it’s about creating a model for efficiency and shielding Nigerians from rising tariffs.” Dr. Mustapha recently stated.
“Global successes, according to experts reveal that renewable-driven industrial sector is the way to go in addressing power challenges in modern society.”
The solarization project, he said, is expected to deliver significant economic and social benefits, including job creation in solar manufacturing, installation, and maintenance, while fostering innovation among Nigerian engineers and entrepreneurs as it will also reduce pressure on the national grid.
He said:“This is about planting seeds for renewable systems to electrify rural communities, empower the underserved, and ensure energy equity. The initiative is part of broader reforms across Nigeria’s power value chain, from generation to distribution and history will remember this project; the solarization of Nigeria, as the spark that ignited Nigeria’s energy revolution—a future where clean, affordable power is accessible to all.”
“This is the pathway to uninterrupted, sustainable electricity, and the cost is minimal compared to its transformative legacy and this country cannot afford to lag behind. This is central to our national development goals, particularly under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.’
He said President Bola Tinubu deserves commendation as the Renewed Hope Agenda and the solarization of the country have become one major aspect of his administration that has given joy and hope to Nigerian populace.