The Federal Government has awarded contract worth N3.8 billion for the construction of two megawatts Solar Minigrid for the generation of power at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State.
This is contained in a statement by the
Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Affairs of the University, Abdullahi Datti Abdullahi, a copy of which was made available to The Punch on Thursday.
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According to the statement, the Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi dropped the hint when he received the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Musa Tukur Yakasai on Wednesday in Abuja.
“The contract for the project which has already been awarded by the Federal Ministry of Innovations, Science and Technology at the cost of N3.8 billion, will soon commence,” Dr. Abdullahi was quoted as saying in the statement.
The ECN Boss said the project would be completed within three months.
“The Renewed Hope solarization cut across every state and the infrasructures to benefit mostly are hospitals, tertiary institutions and rural areas”, the Director General emphasized.
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According to him, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed for the flagging up of four megawatts in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, after two patients lost their lives due to lack of electricity.
Meanwhile, Dr. Abdullahi who had earlier provided 200 units of streetlights to the university, said additional 200 will soon be released to the university.
He expressed appreciation to the VC, members of the Governing Council, staff and students for the solidarity shown to him.
Speaking earlier, the VC , Prof. Yakasai appreciated the contributions of the Director General to the development of the University especially in the area of power supply.
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He specifically thanked the DG for providing 200 units of streetlights which significantly changed the system by reducing security challenges and providing opportunity for students to read comfortably, especially at night.
Prof. Yakasai, who congratulated the MD on his appointment by President Bola Tinubu, called for further collaboration between the two organizations especially in renewable energy, central energy laboratory, energy calculator, and training among others.
